Venue seat having liner and cover, and/or holder assembly

ABSTRACT

An apparatus includes a venue seat, a liner, and a cover. The venue seat has an outward appearance that is viewable by an observer. The liner has a liner surface on which a liner image is formed on the liner surface. The liner is positioned on the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly. The liner image changes the outward appearance of the venue seat once the liner is positioned on the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly. The cover is fixedly positioned on, and covering, the liner image of the liner. The cover protects the liner image of the liner once the cover is positioned on the liner image.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This document relates to the technical field of (and is not limited to)(A) a holder assembly (preferably having a visually enhancedappearance), (B) any permutation and combination of a holder assembly, aliner (preferably having a visually enhanced appearance), a cover, (C) amethod associated with a holder assembly (preferably having a visuallyenhanced appearance), (D) a method associated with any permutation andcombination of a holder assembly, a liner (preferably having a visuallyenhanced appearance), and a cover, (E) a synergistic combination of avenue seat, a liner (preferably having a visually enhanced appearance),and a cover, and a method associated therewith, (F) a synergisticcombination of a liner (preferably having a visually enhancedappearance) for utilization with a venue seat, and a cover forutilization with the venue seat, and/or (G) a method associated with thevenue seat.

BACKGROUND

A holder assembly is a device configured to hold an item. The holderassembly may include, for instance, a tray (a serving tray, a cafeteriatray, a food-service tray, any other kind, and any equivalent thereof)configured to hold a food item (such as a drink item, a food item, etc.,any other kind, and any equivalent thereof). The holder assembly may bemade from (include) a material that is relatively durable (such as, aplastic material, etc.), and is reusable. The holder assembly isconfigured to be utilized many times before replacement becomesnecessary.

A venue provides a place (location) for an event. The venue includes avenue seat for utilization by a participant (an observer) of the event(whether in-person at the venue or by way of a video recording and/or anelectronic video transmission of the event).

SUMMARY

It will be appreciated that there exists a need to mitigate (at least inpart) at least one problem associated with the existing holderassemblies (also called the existing technology). After much study ofthe known systems and methods with experimentation, an understanding (atleast in part) of the problem and its solution has been identified (atleast in part) and is articulated (at least in part) as follows: Aholder assembly is configured to be utilized many times beforereplacement is considered. It may be appreciated that users of theholder assembly may become bored with the holder assembly (over time)since the holder assembly is not replaced and is utilized many times(before replacement is considered as a result of wear). What may beneeded is a way or an apparatus that is configured to change the visualappearance of the holder assembly (so that boredom experience by theuser is reduced at least in part).

From time to time, it may be desirable to enhance (change or visuallyenhance) the appearance of a holder assembly, so that the users of theholder assembly may improve their enjoyment of (and/or appreciation for)the experience of using (and/or seeing) the holder assembly, and/orreduce (at least in part) the boredom associated with holder assembly.

More specifically, it may be desirable to selectively visually enhance(change) the appearance of a holder assembly in such a way that theoverall visual enhancement of the holder assembly may be changed (fromtime to time, when needed).

For instance, it may be desirable to selectively provide an indication(indicia) on (or with) the holder assembly, in which then the holderassembly with the indication is provided to users in a commercialsituation (such as, a cafeteria, a sporting event, a movie theater, aplace of business, a residential setting, etc., any other kind, and anyequivalent thereof). The selective provision of the indication (such as,the changing of the indication with a newer or different indication,etc.) may help enhance the user experience and/or enjoyment associatedwith the holder assembly.

Since the holder assembly is reusable, it may be desirable toselectively change or enhance the visual aspect of the holder assembly(from time to time, whenever appropriate). The holder assembly (such as,a tray, etc.) may provide an apparatus (or method) for conveying anindication (such as, information, indicia, advertising, etc.) to theuser of the holder assembly. The indication (symbol, etc.) may provideand/or enhance the entertainment value of the holder assembly.

For the case where the holder assembly (especially if made from a hardplastic, or other material that is relatively durable) may be utilizedmany times before replacement becomes necessary, it may be advantageousto have the indication (information) carried by the holder assembly tobe selectively changed (replaced) easily (from time to time).

In view of the foregoing, it may be desirable to provide an indication(indicia or symbol, any other kind, and any equivalent thereof) upon aholder (such as a tray, a food tray, etc.) that is then provided tousers in a commercial situation (setting, such as a cinema, a movietheater, a live-event theater, a sporting event, a music event, a placeof business, a residential setting, etc., any other kind, and anyequivalent thereof). The indication (indicia or symbol) may provideimprovement to the visual aspects of the holder (such as, the tray),and/or the user experience (appreciation) of the holder assembly. It ismay be particularly desirable to change (replace) the indication(indicia or symbol) whenever appropriate (such as, relativelyfrequently, from time to time, etc.), so that the visual aspects of theholder assembly may be kept updated, as needed or when required, etc.

It may be desirable to provide the holder assembly to be utilized by acustomer (a user) that provides a mechanism (or way) for conveyinginformation or an indication (such as, indicia, advertising, etc.) tothe customer. For the case where the holder assembly is made from hardplastic or other such materials (a relatively durable material that maybe used many times before replacement becomes necessary), it may beadvantageous if the indication (indicia or symbol) carried by holderassembly can be changed relatively easily (from time to time).

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a first majoraspect) an apparatus, in which the apparatus includes and is not limitedto (comprises) a synergistic combination of a holder assembly, a liner,and a cover assembly. The liner has (is with) a liner image formedthereon. The liner is configured to be selectively positioned over, atleast in part, the holder assembly (this is done in such a way that theliner, in use, positions the liner image formed thereon so that (suchthat) the liner image, in use, faces away from the holder assembly). Thecover assembly is configured to selectively cover, at least in part, theliner image formed on the liner. The cover assembly is also configuredto reveal (such as to an observer), at least in part, the liner imageformed on the liner (once the liner, in use, is selectively positionedover, at least in part, the holder assembly). The cover assembly is alsoconfigured to reveal (such as to an observer), at least in part, theliner image formed on the liner (once the cover assembly, in use,selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image formed on theliner). The liner, in use, visually enhances (changes) an appearance ofthe holder assembly once the liner is (selectively) positioned betweenthe cover assembly and the holder assembly.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a secondmajor aspect) an apparatus, in which the apparatus includes and is notlimited to (comprises) a holder assembly configured to cooperate with aliner with a liner image formed thereon. The liner is configured to beselectively positioned over, at least in part, the holder assembly (thisis done in such a way that the liner, in use, positions the liner imageformed thereon so that (such that) the liner image, in use, faces awayfrom the holder assembly). The holder assembly is also configured tocooperate with a cover assembly, in which the cover assembly isconfigured to selectively cover, at least in part, the liner imageformed on the liner. The cover assembly is also configured to reveal(such as to an observer), at least in part, the liner image formed onthe liner (once the liner, in use, is selectively positioned over, atleast in part, the holder assembly). The cover assembly is alsoconfigured to reveal (such as to an observer), at least in part, theliner image formed on the liner (once the cover assembly, in use,selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image formed on theliner).

The liner, in use, visually enhances (changes) an appearance of theholder assembly once the liner is selectively positioned between thecover assembly and the holder assembly.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a third majoraspect) an apparatus, in which the apparatus includes and is not limitedto (comprises) a synergistic combination of a liner and a coverassembly. The liner has (is with) a liner image formed thereon. Theliner is configured to be selectively positioned over, at least in part,a holder assembly (this is done in such a way that the liner, in use,positions the liner image formed thereon so that (such that) the linerimage, in use, faces away from the holder assembly). The cover assemblyis configured to selectively cover, at least in part, the liner imageformed on the liner. The cover assembly is also configured to reveal(such as to an observer), at least in part, the liner image formed onthe liner (once the liner, in use, is selectively positioned over, atleast in part, the holder assembly). The cover assembly is alsoconfigured to reveal (such as to an observer), at least in part, theliner image formed on the liner (once the cover assembly, in use,selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image formed on theliner). The liner, in use, visually enhances (changes) an appearance ofthe holder assembly once the liner is selectively positioned between thecover assembly and the holder assembly.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a fourthmajor aspect) an apparatus, in which the apparatus includes and is notlimited to (comprises) a liner with a liner image being formed thereon.The liner is configured to be selectively positioned over, at least inpart, a holder assembly in such a way that the liner, in use, positionsthe liner image formed thereon so that (such that) the liner image, inuse, faces away from the holder assembly. The liner is configured tocooperate with a cover assembly, in which the cover assembly isconfigured to selectively cover, at least in part, the liner imageformed on the liner. The cover assembly is also configured to reveal(such as to an observer), at least in part, the liner image formed onthe liner (once the liner, in use, is selectively positioned over, atleast in part, the holder assembly). The cover assembly is alsoconfigured to reveal (such as to an observer), at least in part, theliner image formed on the liner (once the cover assembly, in use,selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image formed on theliner). The liner, in use, visually enhances (changes) an appearance ofthe holder assembly once the liner is selectively positioned between thecover assembly and the holder assembly.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a fifth majoraspect) an apparatus, in which the apparatus includes and is not limitedto (comprising) a cover assembly configured to selectively cover, atleast in part, a liner image formed on a liner, in which the liner isconfigured to be selectively positioned over, at least in part, a holderassembly (this is done in such a way that the liner, in use, positionsthe liner image formed thereon so that (such that) the liner image, inuse, faces away from the holder assembly). The cover assembly is alsoconfigured to reveal (such as to an observer), at least in part, theliner image formed on the liner (once the liner, in use, is selectivelypositioned over, at least in part, the holder assembly). The coverassembly is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer), at leastin part, the liner image formed on the liner (once the cover assembly,in use, selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image formed onthe liner). The liner, in use, visually enhances (changes) an appearanceof the holder assembly once the liner is selectively positioned betweenthe cover assembly and the holder assembly.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a sixth majoraspect) an apparatus, in which the apparatus includes and is not limitedto (comprises) a synergistic combination of a liner and a coverassembly. The liner has a liner surface with a liner image formed on theliner surface. The liner is configured to be selectively positionedover, at least in part, (and/or to contact, at least in part) a holdersurface of a holder assembly (this is done in such a way that the liner,in use, positions the liner image being formed on the liner surface sothat (such as that) the liner image, in use, faces away from the holdersurface of the holder assembly). The cover assembly has a cover surface.The cover surface of the cover assembly is configured to selectivelycover, at least in part, the liner image formed on the liner surface ofthe liner. The cover assembly is also configured to reveal (such as toan observer), at least in part, the liner image formed on the liner(once the liner, in use, is selectively positioned over, at least inpart, (and/or contacts, at least in part) the holder assembly). Thecover assembly is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer), atleast in part, the liner image formed on the liner surface of the liner(once the cover assembly, in use, selectively covers, at least in part,the liner image formed on the liner surface of the liner). The liner, inuse, visually enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assemblyonce the liner is selectively positioned between the cover assembly andthe holder assembly.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a seventhmajor aspect) an apparatus, in which the apparatus includes and is notlimited to (comprises) a liner having a liner surface with a liner imageformed on the liner surface. The liner is configured to be selectivelypositioned over, at least in part, (and/or to contact, at least in part)a holder surface of a holder assembly (this is done in such a way thatthe liner, in use, positions the liner image being formed on the linersurface so that (such as that) the liner image, in use, faces away fromthe holder surface of the holder assembly). The liner image formed onthe liner surface of the liner is configured to be selectively covered,at least in part, by a cover assembly having a cover surface. The coverassembly is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer), at leastin part, the liner image formed on the liner (once the liner, in use, isselectively positioned over, at least in part, (and/or contacts, atleast in part) the holder surface of the holder assembly). The coverassembly is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer), at leastin part, the liner image formed on the liner surface of the liner (oncethe cover assembly, in use, selectively covers, at least in part, theliner image formed on the liner surface of the liner). The liner, inuse, visually enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assemblyonce the liner is selectively positioned between the cover assembly andthe holder assembly.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with an eighthmajor aspect) an apparatus, in which the apparatus includes and is notlimited to (comprises) a holder assembly also called a tray assembly)having a holder surface (also called a tray surface). The holderassembly also has a joiner assembly. The joiner assembly is configuredto be selectively receivable, at least in part, in a first drink holefeature of a first seating system. The joiner assembly is alsoconfigured to be selectively receivable, at least in part, in a seconddrink hole feature of a second seating system. The joiner assembly isalso configured to selectively securely engage with the first drink holefeature of the first seating system once the joiner assembly isreceived, at least in part, in the first drink hole feature of the firstseating system. The joiner assembly is also configured to selectivelysecurely engage with the second drink hole feature of the second seatingsystem once the joiner assembly is received, at least in part, in thesecond drink hole feature of the second seating system. The joinerassembly is also configured to cooperate with the first drink holefeature of the first seating system has a first inner diameter. Thejoiner assembly is also configured to cooperate with the second drinkhole feature of the second seating system, in which the second drinkhole feature has a second inner diameter, in which the first innerdiameter of the first drink hole feature and the second inner diameterof the second drink hole feature are different from each other.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a ninth majoraspect) a method for visually enhancing (improving, visually changing)an appearance of) a holder assembly (a method for enhancing a holderassembly). The method includes and is not limited to (comprises)positioning a liner, at least in part, over (and/or contacting, at leastin part) a holder surface of a holder assembly, in which the liner has aliner surface with a liner image formed on the liner surface, in such away that the liner, in use, positions the liner image formed on theliner surface so that (such as that) the liner image, in use, faces awayfrom the holder surface of the holder assembly. The method also includesselectively covering, at least in part, the liner image formed on theliner surface of the liner with a cover assembly having a cover surface,in which the cover surface of the cover assembly is configured to reveal(such as to an observer), at least in part, the liner image being formedon the liner surface once the liner, in use, is selectively positionedover, at least in part, (and/or contacts, at least in part) the holdersurface of the holder assembly. The method also includes selectivelycovering, at least in part, the liner image formed on the liner surfaceof the liner with a cover assembly having a cover surface, in which thecover surface of the cover assembly is configured to reveal (such as toan observer), at least in part, the liner image being formed on theliner surface once the cover surface of the cover assembly, in use,selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image being formed onthe liner surface of the liner. The liner, in use, visually enhances(changes) an appearance of the holder assembly once the liner isselectively positioned between the cover assembly and the holderassembly.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a tenth majoraspect) an apparatus, in which the apparatus includes and is not limitedto (comprises) a synergistic combination of a holder assembly, a liner,and a cover assembly. The liner has (is with) a liner image formedthereon. The liner is configured to be selectively positioned, at leastin part, between the holder assembly and the cover assembly (this isdone in such a way that the liner, in use, positions the liner imageformed thereon so that (such that) the liner image, in use, faces awayfrom the holder assembly). The cover assembly is also configured toreveal (such as to an observer), at least in part, the liner imageformed once the liner, in use, is selectively positioned, at least inpart, between the holder assembly and the cover assembly. The liner, inuse, enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly once theliner is selectively positioned between the cover assembly and theholder assembly.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with an eleventhmajor aspect) an apparatus, in which the apparatus includes and is notlimited to (comprises) a liner (for use with a holder assembly and acover assembly). The liner has (is with) a liner image formed thereon.The liner is configured to be selectively positioned, at least in part,between the holder assembly and the cover assembly (this is done in sucha way that the liner, in use, positions the liner image formed thereonso that (such that) the liner image, in use, faces away from the holderassembly). The cover assembly is also configured to reveal (such as toan observer), at least in part, the liner image formed once the liner,in use, is selectively positioned, at least in part, between the holderassembly and the cover assembly. The liner, in use, enhances (changes)an appearance of the holder assembly once the liner is selectivelypositioned between the cover assembly and the holder assembly.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a twelfthmajor aspect) an apparatus, in which the apparatus includes and is notlimited to (comprises) a holder assembly (for use with a liner and acover assembly). The liner has (is with) a liner image formed thereon.The liner is configured to be selectively positioned, at least in part,between the holder assembly and the cover assembly (this is done in sucha way that the liner, in use, positions the liner image formed thereonso that (such that) the liner image, in use, faces away from the holderassembly). The cover assembly is also configured to reveal (such as toan observer), at least in part, the liner image formed once the liner,in use, is selectively positioned, at least in part, between the holderassembly and the cover assembly. The liner, in use, enhances (changes)an appearance of the holder assembly once the liner is selectivelypositioned between the cover assembly and the holder assembly.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a thirteenthmajor aspect) an apparatus, in which the apparatus includes and is notlimited to (comprises) a cover assembly (for use with a holder assemblyand a liner). The liner has (is with) a liner image formed thereon. Theliner is configured to be selectively positioned, at least in part,between the holder assembly and the cover assembly (this is done in sucha way that the liner, in use, positions the liner image formed thereonso that (such that) the liner image, in use, faces away from the holderassembly). The cover assembly is also configured to reveal (such as toan observer), at least in part, the liner image formed once the liner,in use, is selectively positioned, at least in part, between the holderassembly and the cover assembly. The liner, in use, enhances (changes)an appearance of the holder assembly once the liner is selectivelypositioned between the cover assembly and the holder assembly.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a fourteenthmajor aspect) a method for visually enhancing (changing an appearance ofor improving) a holder assembly (a method for enhancing a holderassembly). The method includes and is not limited to (comprises)positioning, at least in part, a liner between a holder assembly and acover assembly, in which the liner has (is with) a liner image formedthereon (this is done in such a way that the liner, in use, positionsthe liner image formed thereon so that (such that) the liner image, inuse, faces away from the holder assembly), and in which the coverassembly is configured to reveal (such as to an observer), at least inpart, the liner image formed on the liner (once the liner, in use, isselectively positioned, at least in part, between the holder assemblyand the cover assembly). The liner, in use, enhances (changes) anappearance of the holder assembly once the liner is selectivelypositioned between the cover assembly and the holder assembly.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a fifteenthmajor aspect) an apparatus, in which the apparatus includes and is notlimited to (comprises) a holder assembly having a holder surface. Forinstance, the holder assembly may include or be called a tray assembly,and the holder surface may include or be called a tray surface. Theholder assembly also has a joiner assembly. The joiner assembly isconfigured to be selectively receivable, at least in part, in a firstdrink hole feature of a first seating system. The joiner assembly isalso configured to be selectively receivable, at least in part, in asecond drink hole feature of a second seating system. The joinerassembly is also configured to selectively securely engage with thefirst drink hole feature of the first seating system once the joinerassembly is received, at least in part, in the first drink hole featureof the first seating system. The joiner assembly is also configured toselectively securely engage with the second drink hole feature of thesecond seating system once the joiner assembly is received, at least inpart, in the second drink hole feature of the second seating system. Thejoiner assembly is also configured to cooperate with the first drinkhole feature of the first seating system, in which the first drink holefeature has a first inner diameter. The joiner assembly is alsoconfigured to cooperate with the second drink hole feature of the secondseating system, in which the second drink hole feature has a secondinner diameter, in which the first inner diameter of the first drinkhole feature and the second inner diameter of the second drink holefeature are different from each other. Also included is a liner and acover assembly. The liner has (is with) a liner image formed thereon.The liner is configured to be selectively positioned over, at least inpart, the holder assembly (this is done in such a way that the liner, inuse, positions the liner image formed thereon so that (such that) theliner image, in use, faces away from the holder assembly). The coverassembly is configured to selectively cover, at least in part, the linerimage formed on the liner. The cover assembly is also configured toreveal (such as to an observer), at least in part, the liner imageformed once the liner, in use, is selectively positioned over, at leastin part, the holder assembly. The cover assembly is also configured toreveal (such as to an observer), at least in part, the liner imageformed on the liner once the cover assembly, in use, selectively covers,at least in part, the liner image formed on the liner. The liner, inuse, enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly once theliner is (selectively) positioned between the cover assembly and theholder assembly.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a sixteenthmajor aspect) an apparatus, in which the apparatus includes and is notlimited to (comprises) a holder assembly including a POS holder(point-of-sale holder) configured for utilization with a point-of-saledevice (POS device). The POS holder is configured to be locatedproximate (adjacent) to the point-of-sale device. A liner is configuredto be positioned above the POS holder. The liner has a liner imageformed thereon. A cover assembly is configured to be positioned abovethe liner. The cover assembly is also configured to reveal (such as toan observer), at least in part, the liner image formed on the liner. Theliner image, in use, improves (changes) an appearance of thepoint-of-sale device once the liner is positioned proximate (adjacent)to the POS holder, and once the POS holder is positioned proximate(adjacent) to the point-of-sale device. The cover assembly is configuredto protect, in use, the liner once the cover assembly, in use, ispositioned proximate (adjacent) to the liner.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a seventeenthmajor aspect) an apparatus, in which the apparatus includes and is notlimited to (comprises) a holder assembly including a POS holderconfigured for utilization with a point-of-sale device (POS device). ThePOS holder is configured to be located proximate to the point-of-saledevice. A liner is configured to be positioned above the POS holder. Theliner has a liner image formed thereon. The liner image, in use,improves (changes) an appearance of the point-of-sale device once theliner is positioned proximate to the POS holder, and once the POS holderis positioned proximate to the point-of-sale device.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with an eighteenthmajor aspect) an apparatus, in which the apparatus includes and is notlimited to (comprises) a holder image configured to be positioned, atleast in part, proximate to (on an external surface of) a holderassembly in such a way that the holder image, in use, faces away fromthe holder assembly once the holder image, in use, is positionedproximate to (on) the holder assembly. The holder image is alsoconfigured to face away from the holder assembly once the holder image,in use, is positioned, at least in part, proximate to (on) the holderassembly. The holder image, in use, visually enhances an appearance ofthe holder assembly once the holder image, in use, is positionedproximate to the holder assembly. In accordance with an option, theholder image is configured to selectively connect (couple) with, andselectively disconnect from, the holder assembly. In accordance with anoption, the holder image is integral with the holder assembly.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a nineteenthmajor aspect) an apparatus, in which the apparatus includes and is notlimited to (comprises) a cover assembly having a cover image formedthereon. The cover assembly is configured to be selectively positionedproximate to (over), at least in part, a holder assembly in such a waythat the cover assembly, in use, positions the cover image so that thecover image, in use, faces away from the holder assembly once the coverassembly, in use, is selectively positioned proximate to, at least inpart, the holder assembly. The cover assembly is also configured tovisually display, at least in part, the cover image formed on the coverassembly once the cover assembly, in use, is selectively positionedproximate to (over), at least in part, the holder assembly. The coverassembly, in use, visually enhances an appearance of the holder assemblyonce the cover assembly is selectively positioned proximate to (over)the holder assembly. The cover assembly is configured to physicallyprotect (protect) the appearance of the holder assembly once the coverassembly is selectively positioned proximate to the liner, and the lineris positioned proximate to the holder assembly. In accordance with anoption, the cover assembly is configured to selectively connect (couple)with, and selectively disconnect from, the holder assembly.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a twentiethmajor aspect) an apparatus, in which the apparatus includes and is notlimited to (comprises) a liner having a liner image formed thereon. Theliner is configured to be selectively positioned proximate to (over), atleast in part, a holder assembly in such a way that the liner, in use,positions the liner image formed on the liner so that the liner image,in use, faces away from the holder assembly once the liner, in use, isselectively positioned, at least in part, proximate to the holderassembly. The liner is also configured to visually display, at least inpart, the liner image being formed on the liner once the liner, in use,is selectively positioned proximate to (over), at least in part, theholder assembly. The liner, in use, visually enhances an appearance ofthe holder assembly once the liner is selectively positioned proximateto the holder assembly. In accordance with an option, the liner isconfigured to selectively connect (couple) with, and selectivelydisconnect from, the holder assembly.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a twentyfirst major aspect) an apparatus, in which the apparatus includes and isnot limited to (comprises) a liner having a liner surface with a linerimage formed on the liner surface. The liner is configured to beselectively positioned proximate to (over), at least in part, a holdersurface of a holder assembly in such a way that the liner, in use,positions the liner image formed on the liner surface so that the linerimage, in use, faces away from the holder surface of the holder assemblyonce the liner, in use, is selectively positioned proximate to (over),at least in part, the holder surface of the holder assembly. Theapparatus further includes a cover assembly having a cover surface. Thecover assembly is configured to selectively cover, at least in part, theliner image formed on the liner surface of the liner. The cover assemblyis also configured to reveal, at least in part, the liner image formedon the liner surface once: (A) the liner, in use, is selectivelypositioned over, at least in part, the holder assembly; and (B) thecover assembly, in use, selectively covers, at least in part, the linerimage formed on the liner surface of the liner. The cover assembly has acover image formed on the cover surface in such a way that the coverimage, in use, is displayed once the cover assembly, in use, selectivelycovers, at least in part, the liner, in which the liner is positionedproximate to the holder assembly. The liner, in use, visually enhancesan appearance of the holder assembly once the liner is selectivelypositioned between the cover assembly and the holder assembly. The coverassembly, in use, visually enhances the appearance of the holderassembly once the cover assembly is selectively positioned proximate tothe liner, and the liner is positioned proximate to the holder assembly.The cover assembly is configured to physically protect (protect) theappearance of the holder assembly once the cover assembly is selectivelypositioned proximate to the liner, and the liner is positioned proximateto the holder assembly. In accordance with an option, the liner isconfigured to selectively connect (couple) with, and selectivelydisconnect from, the holder assembly. In accordance with an option, thecover assembly is configured to selectively connect (couple) with, andselectively disconnect from, the holder assembly.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a twentysecond major aspect) an apparatus, in which the apparatus includes andis not limited to (comprises) a liner configured to be selectivelypositioned over, at least in part, a holder assembly. The apparatus alsoincludes a cover assembly configured to selectively cover, at least inpart, the liner once the liner, in use, is selectively positioned over,at least in part, the holder assembly. The cover assembly has a coverimage formed thereon in such a way that the cover image, in use, isdisplayed once the cover assembly, in use, selectively covers, at leastin part, the liner, in which the liner is positioned over, at least inpart, the holder assembly. The cover assembly, in use, visually enhancesthe appearance of the holder assembly and the liner once the coverassembly is selectively positioned over the liner, and the liner ispositioned over the holder assembly. The cover assembly is configured tophysically protect (protect) the appearance of the holder assembly oncethe cover assembly is selectively positioned proximate to the liner, andthe liner is positioned proximate to the holder assembly. In accordancewith an option, the liner is configured to selectively connect (couple)with, and selectively disconnect from, the holder assembly. Inaccordance with an option, the cover assembly is configured toselectively connect (couple) with, and selectively disconnect from, theholder assembly.

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a twentythird major aspect) an apparatus and/or a method for improvingadvertising revenue in association with a holder assembly (that is, formonetizing the holder assembly). The method of advertisement provides anotice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service,or event or publicizing a job vacancy, etc., and any other kind, and anyequivalent thereof. The method (or apparatus) is for enhancingadvertising revenue in association with the holder assembly, which isdescribed below in detail

It will be appreciated that there exists a need to mitigate (at least inpart) at least one problem associated with the existing venue seats(also called the existing technology). After much study of the knownsystems and methods with experimentation, an understanding (at least inpart) of the problem and its solution has been identified (at least inpart) and is articulated (at least in part) as follows: Known venueseats have an outward appearance that is viewable by an observer (auser). The outward appearance typically remains static or unchangingover time. For instance, from time to time, it may be desirable tochange the outward appearance of a venue seat so that the observer mayobserve something new (fresh) about the venue seat. For instance, it mayalso be desirable to increase (enhance, improve) an outward appearanceof the venue seat by placement of (placing) an image (also called anadvertisement) on (with, or selectively positioned proximate to) thevenue seat. For instance, the outward appearance of the venue seat mayhave (include) a monetary value, an advertising revenue, etc. The imageplaced on the venue seat includes, for instance, an advertising image(wordage, images, etc.), in which the placement of the image on venueseat may provide advertising income for the venue seat (that is, mayprovide a manner for monetizing the venue seat).

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a first majoraspect) an apparatus. The apparatus includes and is not limited to aliner for utilization with a venue seat having an outward appearancethat is viewable by an observer. The apparatus also includes and is notlimited to a cover for utilization with the venue seat. The apparatusdoes not include the venue seat. The liner has a liner surface on whicha liner image is formed (formed on the liner surface). The liner ispositionable on the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly.The liner image changes the outward appearance of the venue seat oncethe liner is positioned on the venue seat with the liner image facingoutwardly. The cover is configured to be fixedly positioned on, and tocover, the liner image of the liner. The cover protects the liner imageof the liner once the cover is positioned on the liner image. Placementof the liner image on the venue seat may improve the outward appearanceof the venue seat, and/or may improve the outward appearance of thevenue seat by increasing an advertising revenue of the venue seat (formonetizing the venue seat).

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a secondmajor aspect) an apparatus. The apparatus includes and is not limited toa venue seat, a liner, and a cover. The venue seat has an outwardappearance that is viewable by an observer. The liner has a linersurface on which a liner image is formed on the liner surface. The lineris positioned on the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly.The liner image changes the outward appearance of the venue seat oncethe liner is positioned on the venue seat with the liner image facingoutwardly. The cover is fixedly positioned on, and covers, the linerimage of the liner. The cover protects the liner image of the liner oncethe cover is positioned on the liner image. Placement of the liner imageon the venue seat may improve the outward appearance of the venue seat,and/or may improve the outward appearance of the venue seat byincreasing an advertising revenue of the venue seat (for monetizing thevenue seat).

To mitigate, at least in part, at least one problem associated with theexisting technology, there is provided (in accordance with a third majoraspect) a method. The method is for changing an outward appearance of avenue seat having an outward appearance that is viewable by an observer.The method includes and is not limited to positioning a liner (in whichthe liner has a liner surface, and a liner image is formed on the linersurface) on the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly (inwhich the liner image changes the outward appearance of the venue seatonce the liner is positioned on the venue seat with the liner imagefacing outwardly). The method further includes and is not limited tofixedly positioning a cover on, and covering, the liner image of theliner, in which the cover protects the liner image of the liner once thecover is positioned on the liner image. Placement of the liner image onthe venue seat may improve the outward appearance of the venue seat,and/or may improve the outward appearance of the venue seat byincreasing an advertising revenue of the venue seat (for monetizing thevenue seat).

Other aspects are identified in the claims. Other aspects and featuresof the non-limiting embodiments may now become apparent to those skilledin the art upon review of the following detailed description of thenon-limiting embodiments with the accompanying drawings. This Summary isprovided to introduce concepts in simplified form that are furtherdescribed below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is notintended to identify key features or essential features of the disclosedsubject matter, and is not intended to describe each disclosedembodiment or every implementation of the disclosed subject matter. Manyother novel advantages, features, and relationships will become apparentas this description proceeds. The figures and the description thatfollow more particularly exemplify illustrative embodiments.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The non-limiting embodiments may be more fully appreciated by referenceto the following detailed description of the non-limiting embodimentswhen taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 depict a perspective view (FIG. 1) and a side view(FIG. 2) of the embodiments of a holder assembly; and

FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of a coverassembly, a holder assembly, and a liner; and

FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of the coverassembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 3; and

FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 depict a side view (FIG. 5) and a cross-sectional view(FIG. 6, in which the view of FIG. 6 is taken through a cross-sectionalline A-A of FIG. 5) of the embodiments of the cover assembly, the holderassembly, and the liner of FIG. 3; and

FIG. 7 to FIG. 9 depict cross-sectional views (which are taken through across-sectional line A-A of FIG. 5) of the embodiments of the coverassembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 3; and

FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 depict a top perspective view (FIG. 10) and a bottomperspective view (FIG. 11) of the embodiments of a holder assembly (inwhich the embodiments of FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 may be applicable to theembodiment of FIG. 3, and in which the embodiments of FIG. 10 and FIG.11 may be utilized independently of the embodiment of FIG. 3); and

FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 depict a top view (FIG. 12) and a bottom view (FIG.13) of the embodiments of the holder assembly of FIG. 3 or FIG. 10; and

FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 depict a side view (FIG. 14) and a front view (FIG.15) of the embodiments of the holder assembly of FIG. 3 or FIG. 10; and

FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 depict side views of the embodiments of the holderassembly of FIG. 3 or FIG. 10; and

FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 depict a perspective view (FIG. 18) of the coverassembly of FIG. 3, and a perspective view (FIG. 19) of the liner ofFIG. 3; and

FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 depict a side view (FIG. 20) and a top view (FIG.21) of the embodiments of the cover assembly of FIG. 3; and

FIG. 22 and FIG. 23 depict a side view (FIG. 22) and a top view (FIG.23) of the embodiments of the liner of FIG. 3; and

FIG. 24 to FIG. 26 depict side views of the embodiments of the coverassembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 3; and

FIG. 27 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of the coverassembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 3; and

FIG. 28 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of the coverassembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 27; and

FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 depict perspective views of the embodiments of thecover assembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 27; and

FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 depict a top perspective view (FIG. 31) and a sideview (FIG. 32) of the embodiments of the holder assembly of FIG. 27; and

FIG. 33 depicts a top perspective view of the embodiments of the holderassembly of FIG. 3, and of the cover assembly of FIG. 3, and of theliner of FIG. 3; and

FIG. 34 depicts a top perspective view of the embodiments of the holderassembly, the cover assembly and the liner of FIG. 33; and

FIG. 35 depicts a top perspective view of the embodiments of the holderassembly, the cover assembly and the liner of FIG. 33; and

FIG. 36 and FIG. 37 depict side views of the embodiments of the coverassembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 3; and

FIG. 38 and FIG. 39 depict perspective views of the embodiments of thecover assembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 3; and

FIG. 40 and FIG. 41 depict top views of the cover assembly, the holderassembly, and the liner of FIG. 38; and

FIG. 42 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of the coverassembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 3; and

FIG. 43 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of the coverassembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 3; and

FIG. 44 to FIG. 46 depict perspective views of the embodiments of thecover assembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 43; and

FIG. 47 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the coverassembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 3; and

FIG. 48 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the coverassembly, the holder assembly, and the liner of FIG. 47; and

FIG. 49 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the holderassembly and the liner of FIG. 47; and

FIG. 50, FIG. 51, FIG. 52 and FIG. 53 depict schematic views ofembodiments of a holder assembly; and

FIG. 54 depicts a schematic view of an embodiment of a holder assembly;and

FIG. 55 depicts a rear perspective view of an embodiment of an apparatusincluding a venue seat 1500 including a cover 1102 and a liner 1702having a liner image 1705; and

FIG. 56 and FIG. 57 depict a front perspective view (FIG. 56) and a topview (FIG. 57) of embodiments of the apparatus of FIG. 55; and

FIG. 58 and FIG. 59 depict a front perspective view (FIG. 58) and a topview (FIG. 59) of embodiments of the apparatus of FIG. 55; and

FIG. 60 and FIG. 61 depict perspective views of embodiments of theapparatus of FIG. 55; and

FIG. 62 and FIG. 63 depict perspective views of embodiments of theapparatus of FIG. 55; and

FIG. 64 and FIG. 65 depict a front perspective view (FIG. 64) and a topview (FIG. 65) of embodiments of the apparatus of FIG. 55; and

FIG. 66 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the apparatus ofFIG. 55; and

FIG. 67 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the apparatus ofFIG. 55; and

FIG. 68 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the apparatus ofFIG. 55; and

FIG. 69 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the apparatus ofFIG. 55; and

FIG. 70 and FIG. 71 depict side views of the embodiments of theapparatus of FIG. 55; and

FIG. 72 and FIG. 73 depict rear perspective views of the embodiments ofthe apparatus of FIG. 55; and

FIG. 74 and FIG. 75 depict rear perspective views of the embodiments ofthe apparatus of FIG. 55; and

FIG. 76 and FIG. 77 depict rear perspective views of the embodiments ofthe apparatus of FIG. 55; and

FIG. 78 and FIG. 79 depict perspective front views of an embodiment ofthe apparatus of FIG. 55, in which the apparatus includes (or isutilized with) a cup holder 1503; and

FIG. 80 and FIG. 81 depict rear perspective views of the cup holder 1503of FIG. 78.

The drawings are not necessarily to scale and may be illustrated byphantom lines, diagrammatic representations and fragmentary views. Incertain instances, details unnecessary for an understanding of theembodiments (and/or details that render other details difficult toperceive) may have been omitted. Corresponding reference charactersindicate corresponding components throughout the several figures of thedrawings. Elements in the several figures are illustrated for simplicityand clarity and have not been drawn to scale. The dimensions of some ofthe elements in the figures may be emphasized relative to other elementsfor facilitating an understanding of the various disclosed embodiments.In addition, common, but well-understood, elements that are useful ornecessary in commercially feasible embodiments are often not depicted toprovide a less obstructed view of the embodiments of the presentdisclosure.

LISTING OF REFERENCE NUMERALS USED IN THE DRAWINGS 101 cover image 102cover assembly 103 interior zone 104 cover surface 105 engagementfeature 106 lateral cover side walls 107 upstanding wall 108 rear coverwall 109 front cover wall 110 cover-engagement feature 112A first coverpassageway 112B second cover passageway 112C third cover passageway 112cover passageway 400 point-of-sale device 402 POS holder 404 POS holdersurface 502 first drink hole feature 503 first drink hole 504 firstseating system 506 first inner diameter 507 first chair arm 512 seconddrink hole feature 514 second seating system 516 second inner diameter517 second chair arm 522 third drink hole feature 524 third seatingsystem 527 third chair arm 530 cup holder 532 interior holder zone 534interface structure 536 complementary interface structure 602 boosterseat assembly 604 booster-seat surface 606 stacked formation 702 liner704 liner surface 705 liner image 706 lateral liner side walls 708 rearliner wall 709 front liner wall 712A first liner passageway 712B secondliner passageway 712C third liner passageway 712 liner passageway 714liner side opening 802 holder assembly 804 holder surface 805 holderimage 808 holder-engagement feature 810 joiner assembly 811 holderpassageway 812 first joiner finger 814 second joiner finger 816 thirdjoiner finger 902 food-service tray 903 food-receiver 904 tray surface905 direction 906 lateral tray side walls 908 rear tray wall 909 fronttray wall 912A first tray passageway 912B second tray passageway 912Cthird tray passageway 912 tray passageway 914 front tray stand 916 reartray stand 918 drink holder 920 stand assembly 950 observer 952 user 953food container 954 movement direction 955 drink container 956positioning direction 1102 cover 1104 cover surface 1110 cover connector1500 venue seat 1501 rear seat section 1502 arm rest 1503 cup holder1505 flat rear portion 1506 upper back rest 1508 frontal portion 1510lower seat section 1512 outer lower seat section 1514 outer lateral sidesection 1516 planar foldable tray 1702 liner 1704 liner surface 1705liner image 1950 observer

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE NON-LIMITING EMBODIMENT(S)

The following detailed description is merely exemplary and is notintended to limit the described embodiments or the application and usesof the described embodiments. As used, the word “exemplary” or“illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.”Any implementation described as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is notnecessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over otherimplementations. All of the implementations described below areexemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the artto make or use the embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended tolimit the scope of the disclosure. The scope of the claim is defined bythe claims (in which the claims may be amended during patent examinationafter the filing of this application). For the description, the terms“upper,” “lower,” “left,” “rear,” “right,” “front,” “vertical,”“horizontal,” and derivatives thereof shall relate to the examples asoriented in the drawings. There is no intention to be bound by anyexpressed or implied theory in the preceding Technical Field,Background, Summary or the following detailed description. It is also tobe understood that the devices and processes illustrated in the attacheddrawings, and described in the following specification, are exemplaryembodiments (examples), aspects and/or concepts defined in the appendedclaims. Hence, dimensions and other physical characteristics relating tothe embodiments disclosed are not to be considered as limiting, unlessthe claims expressly state otherwise. It is understood that the phrase“at least one” is equivalent to “a”. The aspects (examples, alterations,modifications, options, variations, embodiments and any equivalentthereof) are described regarding the drawings. It should be understoodthat the invention is limited to the subject matter provided by theclaims, and that the invention is not limited to the particular aspectsdepicted and described. It will be appreciated that the scope of themeaning of a device configured to be coupled to an item (that is, to beconnected to, to interact with the item, etc.) is to be interpreted asthe device being configured to be coupled to the item, either directlyor indirectly. Therefore, “configured to” may include the meaning“either directly or indirectly” unless specifically stated otherwise.

FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 depict a perspective view (FIG. 1) and a side view(FIG. 2) of the embodiments of a holder assembly 802. The holderassembly 802 may have any configuration, shape, size, physical features,etc. The holder assembly 802 may be formed from any suitable material,such as a plastic material, etc.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 1, a first seatingsystem 504 includes a first chair arm 507 providing (defining) a firstdrink hole feature 502. A second seating system 514 includes a secondchair arm 517 providing (defining) a second drink hole feature 512. Athird seating system 524 includes a third chair arm 527 providing(defining) a third drink hole feature 522. The first seating system 504,the second seating system 514 and the third seating system 524 are ofthe type found in an entertainment venue, such as a movie theater, asports arena, etc. A holder assembly 802 is configured to be received(at least in part) and supported by any one of the first drink holefeature 502, the second drink hole feature 512 and/or the third drinkhole feature 522. The holder assembly 802 may include, for instance, afood-service tray 902. The food-service tray 902 may have anyconfiguration, shape, size, physical features, etc. The food-servicetray 902 may be formed from any suitable material, such as a plasticmaterial, etc.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 2, the first chair arm507 provides (defines) the first drink hole feature 502. The first drinkhole feature 502 provides (defines) a first drink hole 503. The holderassembly 802 includes, for instance, the food-service tray 902. Thefood-service tray 902 includes a food-receiver 903 (such as, adrink-receiver). The food-service tray 902 is moved along a direction905 so that the food-receiver 903 is received (at least in part) in thefirst drink hole 503. The first drink hole 503 is configured to receiveand support the food-receiver 903 of the food-service tray 902. Thefood-service tray 902 is configured to receive and support a food item953 (such as, a bag of popcorn. Etc.) and/or a drink container 955.

FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of a cover assembly102 (also called a cover), a holder assembly 802 (also called a holder),and a liner 702 (also called a liner assembly). Referring to theembodiment as depicted in FIG. 3, an apparatus includes and is notlimited to (comprises) a synergistic combination of a liner 702 and acover assembly 102. The liner 702 has (includes) a liner surface 704with a liner image 705 (also called an icon, such as ¥, a symbol, text,etc., any other kind, and any equivalent thereof) formed on the linersurface 704. The liner 702 is configured to be selectively positionedover, at least in part, (and to contact, or to cover, at least in part)a holder surface 804 of a holder assembly 802. This is done in such away that the liner 702, in use, positions the liner image 705 formed onthe liner surface 704 so that (such as that) the liner image 705, inuse, faces away from the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802.The liner 702 may be made of suitable material, such as a papermaterial, plastic material, etc., any other kind, and any equivalentthereof. The liner image 705 may be made of ink placed on the liner 702via a printing process, etc., any other kind, and any equivalentthereof. The cover assembly 102 may be made of suitable material, suchas a plastic material, a durable material, etc., any other kind, and anyequivalent thereof. The cover assembly 102 is, preferably transparent,and may be translucent. The cover assembly 102 is configured to be lighttransmissive. The cover assembly 102 is configured to permit the passage(transmission) of light, at least in part, through the cover assembly102. The cover assembly 102 has (includes) a cover surface 104. Thecover surface 104 of the cover assembly 102 is configured to selectivelycover, at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface704 of the liner 702. The cover surface 104 of the cover assembly 102 isalso configured to reveal (such as to an observer 950, as depicted inFIG. 4), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the linersurface 704 once the liner 702, in use, is selectively positioned over,at least in part, (and/or contacts, at least in part) the holder surface804 of the holder assembly 802. In addition, the cover surface 104 ofthe cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to anobserver 950, as depicted in FIG. 4), at least in part, the liner image705 formed on the liner surface 704 once the cover surface 104 of thecover assembly 102, in use, selectively covers, at least in part, theliner image 705 being formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner 702.The liner 702, in use, enhances (visually enhances, improves or changesan appearance of) the holder assembly 802 once the liner 702 isselectively positioned between the cover assembly 102 and the holderassembly 802. The liner 702, in use, visually enhances (changes) anappearance of the holder assembly 802 once the liner 702 is selectivelypositioned between the cover assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802.The cover assembly 102, in use, visually protects the liner 702 frominadvertent (unwanted) damage. The cover assembly 102 is configured toprotect or physically protect (at least in part) the liner 702 frominadvertent (unwanted) damage. The cover assembly 102 is configured tophysically protect (protect) the appearance of the holder assembly 802once the cover assembly 102 is selectively positioned proximate to theliner 702, and the liner 702 is positioned proximate to the holderassembly 802.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 3, an apparatus includesand is not limited to (comprises) a liner 702. The liner 702 has(includes) a liner surface 704 with a liner image 705 formed on theliner surface 704. The liner 702 is configured to be selectivelypositioned over, at least in part, (and to contact, at least in part) aholder surface 804 of a holder assembly 802. This is done in such a waythat the liner 702, in use, positions the liner image 705 being formedon the liner surface 704 so that (such as that) the liner image 705, inuse, faces away from the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802.The liner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner 702 isconfigured to be selectively covered, at least in part, by a coverassembly 102 having a cover surface 104 (in which the cover surface 104of the cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to anobserver 950, as depicted in FIG. 4), at least in part, the liner image705 formed on the liner surface 704) once: (A) the liner 702, in use, isselectively positioned over, at least in part, (and/or contacts, atleast in part) the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802, and(B) the cover surface 104 of the cover assembly 102, in use, selectivelycovers, at least in part, the liner image 705 being formed on the linersurface 704 of the liner 702. Advantageously, the liner 702, in use,visually enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly 802once the liner 702 is selectively positioned between the cover assembly102 and the holder assembly 802.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 3, a method is providedfor visually enhancing (improving, visually changing an appearance of) aholder assembly 802 (a method for enhancing a holder assembly 802). Themethod includes and is not limited to (comprises) a first step. Thefirst step includes positioning a liner 702, at least in part, over(and/or contacting at least in part) a holder surface 804 of a holderassembly 802 (the liner 702 has a liner surface 704 with a liner image705 formed on the liner surface 704). This is done in such a way thatthe liner 702, in use, positions the liner image 705 formed on the linersurface 704 so that (such as that) the liner image 705, in use, facesaway from the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802. The methodalso includes a second step. The second step includes selectivelycovering, at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the linersurface 704 of the liner 702 with a cover assembly 102 having a coversurface 104 (the cover surface 104 of the cover assembly 102 isconfigured to reveal (such as to an observer 950, as depicted in FIG.4), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface704). The second step is done (performed) once: (A) the liner 702, inuse, is selectively positioned over, at least in part, (and/or contacts,at least in part) the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802, and(B) the cover surface 104 of the cover assembly 102, in use, selectivelycovers, at least in part, the liner image 705 being formed on the linersurface 704 of the liner 702. The liner 702, in use, visually enhances(changes) an appearance of the holder assembly 802 once the liner 702 isselectively positioned between the cover assembly 102 and the holderassembly 802. The cover assembly 102, in use, physically protects anappearance of the holder assembly 802 once the cover assembly 102 isselectively positioned proximate to the holder assembly 802 (and/orpreferably once the cover assembly 102 is selectively connected orattached to the holder assembly 802). The cover assembly 102, in use,physically protects an appearance of the liner 702 once the coverassembly 102 is selectively positioned proximate to the liner 702(and/or preferably once the cover assembly 102 is selectively connectedto the holder assembly 802).

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 3, the apparatus furtherincludes an engagement feature 105. The engagement feature 105 isconfigured to selectively engage the cover assembly 102 and the holderassembly 802 with each other. This is done in such a way that theengagement feature 105 securely positions the cover surface 104, in use,to cover, at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the linersurface 704 of the liner 702. The liner 702 is selectively positionedover, at least in part, the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly802.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 3, the apparatus isfurther adapted such that the engagement feature 105 is configured toselectively disengage the cover assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802from each other.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 3, the apparatus isfurther adapted such that the engagement feature 105 includes asynergistic combination of a cover-engagement feature 110 and aholder-engagement feature 808. The cover-engagement feature 110 isprovided by (positioned on) the cover assembly 102. Theholder-engagement feature 808 is provided by (positioned on) the holderassembly 802. The cover-engagement feature 110 and the holder-engagementfeature 808 are configured to selectively engage with each other.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 3, the apparatus isfurther adapted such that the holder assembly 802 includes afood-service tray 902. The holder surface 804 includes a tray surface904 being provided by the food-service tray 902. The food-service tray902 may be made by an injection molding machine (known and notdepicted). In accordance with an option, it will be appreciated that theliner 702 and the cover assembly 102 are formed as an integral unit(formed as a single unit). In accordance with an option, it will beappreciated that the liner 702 and the holder assembly 802 are formed asan integral unit (fused as a single unit). In accordance with an option,it will be appreciated that the cover assembly 102 and the liner 702 andthe holder assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit (fused as asingle unit).

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 3, the cover assembly102 includes lateral cover side walls 106 positioned on opposite lateralsides of the cover assembly 102.

The cover assembly 102 also includes a rear cover wall 108 extendingbetween the lateral cover side walls 106. The cover assembly 102 alsoincludes a front cover wall 109 extending between the lateral cover sidewalls 106. The rear cover wall 108 and the front cover wall 109 arespaced apart from each other. Preferably, the cover assembly 102provides (defines) a cover passageway 112 configured to permit passage(at least in part) of a drink container (for instance, the drinkcontainer 955 is depicted in the embodiment of FIG. 2). Preferably, thecover assembly 102 provides (defines) a first cover passageway 112A, asecond cover passageway 112B and a third cover passageway 112C (whichare spaced apart from each other, preferably positioned at the verticesof a triangle). The liner 702 includes lateral liner side walls 706positioned on the opposite lateral sides of the liner 702. Each of theopposite lateral sides of the liner 702 provides (defines) a liner sideopening 714. The liner 702 also includes a rear liner wall 708 extendingbetween the lateral liner side walls 706. The liner 702 also includes afront liner wall 709 extending between the lateral liner side walls 706.The rear liner wall 708 and the front liner wall 709 are spaced apartfrom each other. Preferably, the liner 702 provides (defines) a linerpassageway 712 configured to permit passage, at least in part, of adrink container 955 (of which an embodiment is depicted in FIG. 2). Theliner passageway 712 and the cover passageway 112 are configured to beco-aligned (with each other) once the cover assembly 102 is positionedto cover, in use, the liner 702. Preferably, the liner 702 provides(defines) a first liner passageway 712A, a second liner passageway 712Band a third liner passageway 712C (which are spaced apart from eachother, preferably positioned at the vertices of a triangle). The firstliner passageway 712A, the second liner passageway 712B and the thirdliner passageway 712C correspond with the first cover passageway 112A,the second cover passageway 112B and the third cover passageway 112C(respectively). The food-service tray 902 includes lateral tray sidewalls 906 positioned on the opposite lateral sides of the food-servicetray 902. The food-service tray 902 also includes a rear tray wall 908extending between the lateral tray side walls 906. The food-service tray902 also includes a front tray wall 909 extending between the lateraltray side walls 906 (it will be appreciated that the front tray wall 909is hidden in FIG. 3, and is depicted in the embodiment of FIG. 12).Preferably, the food-service tray 902 provides (defines) a traypassageway 912 configured to permit passage, at least in part, of adrink container 955 (of which an embodiment is depicted in FIG. 2). Thecover passageway 112, the liner passageway 712 and the tray passageway912 are configured to be co-aligned with each other once the coverassembly 102 is positioned to cover, in use, the liner 702, and once theliner 702 is positioned to cover, in use, the food-service tray 902.Preferably, in general terms, the holder assembly 802 includes lateralholder side walls positioned on the opposite lateral sides of the holderassembly 802. A rear holder wall extends between the lateral holder sidewalls. A front holder wall extends between the lateral holder side walls(in a manner that may be similar to the food-service tray 902, etc.).More preferably, the holder assembly 802 defines a holder passageway 811configured to permit passage, at least in part, of a drink container 955(of which an embodiment is depicted in FIG. 2). The cover passageway112, the liner passageway 712 and the holder passageway 811 areconfigured to be co-aligned with each other once the cover assembly 102is positioned to cover, in use, the liner 702, and once the liner 702 ispositioned to cover, in use, the holder assembly 802. Preferably, thefood-service tray 902 provides (defines) a first tray passageway 912A, asecond tray passageway 912B and a third tray passageway 912C. The firsttray passageway 912A, the second tray passageway 912B and the third traypassageway 912C correspond with the first liner passageway 712A, thesecond liner passageway 712B and the third liner passageway 712C(respectively). The first tray passageway 912A, the second traypassageway 912B and the third tray passageway 912C correspond with thefirst cover passageway 112A, the second cover passageway 112B and thethird cover passageway 112C (respectively). Preferably, the food-servicetray 902 also includes a front tray stand 914 configured to support thefood-service tray 902 once the food-service tray 902 is positioned on ahorizontal working surface.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 3, the liner 702 ismovable along the positioning direction 956 so that the liner 702 isreceivable, at least in part, by (in) the food-service tray 902. Thecover assembly 102 is movable along the positioning direction 956 sothat the cover assembly 102 is receivable, at least in part, by (in) theliner 702. A peripheral cover wall of the cover assembly 102 isconfigured to surround (cover), at least in part, a peripheral linerwall of the liner 702 (once the cover assembly 102, in use, is received,at least in part, by the liner 702). A peripheral liner walls of theliner 702 is configured to surround (cover), at least in part, aperipheral food-service tray wall of the food-service tray 902 (once theliner 702, in use, is received, at least in part, by the food-servicetray 902). The peripheral liner wall of the liner 702 is configured tosurround (cover), at least in part, the peripheral holder wall of theholder assembly 802 (once the liner 702, in use, is received, at leastin part, by the holder assembly 802). Once the cover assembly 102 isplaced (positioned) over the lateral liner side walls 706, the linerimage 705 is shown (revealed) to the observer 950. The cover assembly102 is configured to shield or protect the liner image 705 frominadvertent or unwanted damage.

In accordance with a preferred embodiment (which may be applicable toall of the drawings that depict embodiments of the liner 702), the liner702 is configured to form (provide) a foldable flat surface. Thefoldable flat surface is configured to be folded in such a way that theliner 702, in use, forms (once folded as such) a shape that isconfigured to conform (to mimic), at least in part, with an aspect (astructure) of an outer shape (a portion) of the holder assembly 802and/or the food-service tray 902. For instance, the liner 702 mayinclude lines of weakness, perforations, etc., any other kind, and anyequivalent thereof). The lines of weakness are configured to facilitatepredetermined folding of the liner 702 along the lines of weakness (inaccordance with the techniques known to persons of skill in the art offoldable flat surfaces, and therefore are not described here in anyfurther detail). It will be appreciated that in accordance with anoption, the liner 702 is not foldable.

In accordance with a preferred embodiment (which is applicable to all ofthe drawings that depict embodiments of the liner 702), the liner 702(preferably) forms a two dimensional shape (formation) configured to befolded to form a three dimensional shape (configuration or arrangement).Once folded as such, the liner 702 is configured to conform, at least inpart, to an outer shape of or an aspect of (such as the outward-facingcontours of) the holder assembly 802 and/or the food-service tray 902.

In accordance with a preferred embodiment (which is applicable to all ofthe drawings that depict embodiments of the liner 702), the liner 702 isconfigured to be applied (either directly or indirectly), at least inpart, to an aspect of or the outward-facing contours of the holderassembly 802 and/or the food-service tray 902. For instance, the liner702 may be painted on (spray painted on, etc.), at least in part, anaspect of or the outward-facing contours of the holder assembly 802and/or the food-service tray 902. For instance, the liner 702 mayinclude a shrink-wrap material configured to be shrink wrapped (at leastin part) to an aspect of or the outward-facing contours of the holderassembly 802 and/or the food-service tray 902. For instance, the liner702 may be laminated, if so desired.

FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of the coverassembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of FIG. 3.Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 4, the holder assembly802 (or the food-service tray 902) further includes a joiner assembly810. In accordance with one embodiment, the joiner assembly 810 isconfigured to selectively join (connect or couple) the holder assembly802 (or the food-service tray 902) to the first drink hole feature 502(as depicted in FIG. 2). Preferably, the joiner assembly 810 isconfigured to be received in the first drink hole 503 of the first drinkhole feature 502.

In accordance with a most preferred embodiment of the joiner assembly810 (as depicted in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17), the joiner assembly 810includes a first joiner finger 812, a second joiner finger 814 and athird joiner finger 816 (or any number of joiner fingers, or at leasttwo or more joiner fingers). The joiner assembly 810 is configured to beresiliently deformable. The first joiner finger 812, the second joinerfinger 814 and the third joiner finger 816 are configured to beresiliently deformable. At least two or more joiner fingers areconfigured to be resiliently deformable. The cover assembly 102 is alsoconfigured to reveal (such as to an observer 950), at least in part, theliner image 705 formed on the liner 702 (once the liner 702, in use, isselectively positioned over, at least in part, the holder assembly 802).

The cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to anobserver 950), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner702 (once the cover assembly 102, in use, selectively covers, at leastin part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702).

FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 depict a side view (FIG. 5) and a cross-sectional view(FIG. 6, in which the view of FIG. 6 is taken through a cross-sectionalline A-A of FIG. 5) of the embodiments of the cover assembly 102, theholder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of FIG. 3. Referring to theembodiments as depicted in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the food-service tray 902includes a front tray stand 914 and a rear tray stand 916. The rear traystand 916 is spaced apart from the front tray stand 914. The front traystand 914 and the rear tray stand 916 are configured to support thefood-service tray 902 once the food-service tray 902 is placed on aworking surface.

Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the liner702 is placed over (at least in part), and/or contacts, at least inpart, the holder assembly 802 (or the food-service tray 902). The coverassembly 102 is positioned over, at least in part, and/or contacts, atleast in part, the liner 702.

FIG. 7 to FIG. 9 depict cross-sectional views (which are taken through across-sectional line A-A of FIG. 5) of the embodiments of the coverassembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of FIG. 3.Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 7, the liner image 705is positioned under the cover assembly 102. The cover assembly 102 isconfigured to protect, at least in part, the liner 702 (and/or the linerimage 705) (from unwanted damage and/or unwanted removal from a positionlocated proximate (adjacent) to the food-service tray 902). The sidewalls of the cover assembly 102 include the cover-engagement feature110. The cover-engagement feature 110 of the cover assembly 102 isselectively coupled (at least in part) to the side walls of thefood-service tray 902. Preferably, the cover-engagement feature 110includes a detent section, and the food-service tray 902 includes theholder-engagement feature 808 (as depicted in FIG. 9, also called anotched section, for the detent section of the cover-engagement feature110). The detent section of the cover-engagement feature 110 isselectively coupled to the holder-engagement feature 808 of thefood-service tray 902.

Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 8, a user 952 grabs(grips) spaced apart portions of the cover assembly 102 (such as theopposite side walls of the cover assembly 102). The user 952 then peels(rotates) back the portions of the cover assembly 102 along a movementdirection 954 (a rotational movement). Once the portions of the coverassembly 102 are moved back along the movement direction 954 asufficient distance, the cover assembly 102 becomes selectivelydecoupled from the food-service tray 902. Preferably, the user 952selectively decouples the cover-engagement feature 110 relative to theholder-engagement feature 808 of the food-service tray 902. Thecover-engagement feature 110 is removed from the liner side opening 714of the liner 702.

Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 9, the cover assembly102, the liner 702 and the food-service tray 902 are positioned in aspaced-apart relationship relative to each other. The cover assembly 102and the liner 702 are movable along the positioning direction 956 toward(or away from) the food-service tray 902.

FIG. 10 to FIG. 17 depict views of the embodiments of a holder assembly802. It will be appreciated that the embodiments of FIG. 10 and FIG. 11may be applicable to the embodiment of FIG. 3. It will be appreciatedthat the embodiments of FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 may be utilizedindependently of the embodiment of FIG. 3. FIG. 10 depicts a topperspective view of the food-service tray 902. FIG. 11 depicts a bottomperspective view of the food-service tray 902. FIG. 12 depicts a topview of the food-service tray 902. FIG. 13 depicts a bottom view of thefood-service tray 902. FIG. 14 depicts a side view of the food-servicetray 902. FIG. 15 depicts a front view of the food-service tray 902.FIG. 16 depicts a side view of the food-service tray 902. FIG. 17depicts a side view of the food-service tray 902.

Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, anapparatus includes and is not limited to (comprises) a holder assembly802 (also called a universal tray, etc.). The holder assembly 802 has(includes) a holder surface (also called a tray surface). The holderassembly 802 also has a joiner assembly 810 (also called a connector, anengagement, etc., any other kind, and any equivalent thereof). Thejoiner assembly 810 is configured to extend from the holder assembly802. The joiner assembly 810 may be integral with (integrated with) theholder assembly 802 (if so desired), or the joiner assembly 810 may beselectively coupled to (and removable from) the holder assembly 802 (ifso desired). The joiner assembly 810 is configured to be selectivelyreceivable, at least in part, in a first drink hole feature 502 of afirst seating system 504. The joiner assembly 810 is also configured tobe selectively receivable, at least in part, in a second drink holefeature 512 of a second seating system 514. The joiner assembly 810 isalso configured to selectively securely engage with the first drink holefeature 502 of the first seating system 504 once the joiner assembly 810is received, at least in part, in the first drink hole feature 502 ofthe first seating system 504. The joiner assembly 810 is also configuredto selectively securely engage with the second drink hole feature 512 ofthe second seating system 514 once the joiner assembly 810 is received,at least in part, in the second drink hole feature 512 of the secondseating system 514. The joiner assembly 810 is also being configured tocooperate with the first drink hole feature 502 of the first seatingsystem 504, in which the first drink hole feature 502 has a first innerdiameter 506. The joiner assembly 810 is also being configured tocooperate with the second drink hole feature 512 of the second seatingsystem 514 having a second inner diameter 516. The first inner diameter506 of the first drink hole feature 502 and the second inner diameter516 of the second drink hole feature 512 are different from each other.

Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17,preferably, the joiner assembly 810 includes a first joiner finger 812,a second joiner finger 814 and a third joiner finger 816, or any numberof joiner fingers, or at least two or more joiner fingers, as alsodepicted in FIG. 4 (in which it will be appreciated that FIG. 16 andFIG. 17 do not depict the third joiner finger 816 as depicted in FIG.4).

Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, theapparatus is further adapted such that the joiner assembly 810 is alsoconfigured to selectively disengage from the first drink hole feature502 of the first seating system 504. The joiner assembly 810 is alsoconfigured to selectively disengage from the second drink hole feature512 of the second seating system 514.

FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 depict a perspective view (FIG. 18) of the coverassembly 102 of FIG. 3, and a perspective view (FIG. 19) of the liner702 of FIG. 3.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 18, the cover assembly102 includes lateral cover side walls 106 positioned on opposite sidesof the cover assembly 102. The cover assembly 102 also includes a rearcover wall 108 that spans across the opposite sides of the coverassembly 102. The cover assembly 102 also includes a front cover wall109 spaced apart from the rear cover wall 108, and spans across theopposite sides of the cover assembly 102. The cover assembly 102 alsoincludes (provides or defines) a cover passageway 112 configured toreceive and/or permit passage of a drink container. Preferably, thecover passageway 112 includes a first cover passageway 112A, a secondcover passageway 112B and a third cover passageway 112C.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 19, the liner 702includes lateral liner side walls 706 positioned on opposite sides ofthe liner 702. The lateral liner side walls 706 corresponds with thelateral cover side walls 106 of the cover assembly 102 (as depicted inFIG. 18). Each of the lateral liner side walls 706 provides (defines)the liner side opening 714 (the engagement feature of the holderassembly 802 and/or the engagement feature of the cover assembly 102 areconfigured to engage (at least in part) with the liner side opening714). The liner 702 also includes a rear liner wall 708 that correspondswith the rear cover wall 108 of the cover assembly 102 (as depicted inFIG. 18). The rear liner wall 708 extends between opposite sides of theliner 702. The liner 702 also includes a front liner wall 709. The frontliner wall 709 corresponds with the front cover wall 109 of the coverassembly 102 (as depicted in FIG. 18). The front liner wall 709 isspaced apart from the rear liner wall 708, and spans across the oppositesides of the liner 702. The liner 702 also includes (defines orprovides) a liner passageway 712 (configured to receive and/or permitpassage of a drink container). The liner passageway 712 corresponds tothe cover passageway 112 of the cover assembly 102 (as depicted in FIG.18). Preferably, the liner passageway 712 includes a first linerpassageway 712A, a second liner passageway 712B and a third linerpassageway 712C. Preferably, the first liner passageway 712A, the secondliner passageway 712B and the third liner passageway 712C correspond tothe first cover passageway 112A, the second cover passageway 112B andthe third cover passageway 112C (respectively) of the cover assembly 102(as depicted in FIG. 18).

FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 depict a side view (FIG. 20) and a top view (FIG.21) of the embodiments of the cover assembly 102 of FIG. 3. Referring tothe embodiments as depicted in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, the lateral coverside walls 106 of the cover assembly 102 has a vertical height. Thecover-engagement feature 110 is positioned midway between the front andrear sections of the cover assembly 102.

FIG. 22 and FIG. 23 depict a side view (FIG. 22) and a top view (FIG.23) of the embodiments of the liner 702 of FIG. 3. Referring to theembodiments as depicted in FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, the lateral liner sidewalls 706 of the liner 702 has a vertical height. The liner side opening714 is positioned midway between the front and rear sections of theliner 702.

FIG. 24 to FIG. 26 depict side views of the embodiments of the coverassembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of FIG. 3.Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 24 (showing a sideview), the food-service tray 902 provides depth with side wallsextending from the outer periphery of the food-service tray 902. Thecover assembly 102 is positioned above the liner 702 (having the linerimage 705 thereon) in a spaced-apart relationship. The liner 702 ispositioned above the food-service tray 902 in a spaced-apartrelationship. Preferably, instances of the holder-engagement feature 808are positioned or located on opposite lateral sides of the tray surface904 (of the food-service tray 902). The holder-engagement feature 808may include, for instance, a portion of the peripheral edge of thefood-service tray 902. The holder-engagement feature 808 includes amechanical feature (a geometric formation) positioned on thefood-service tray 902. In accordance with an option, instances of theholder-engagement feature 808 are positioned on all of the oppositesides (outer peripheral sides) of the food-service tray 902. Preferably,the instances of the cover-engagement feature 110 of the cover assembly102 are positioned or located on opposite sides of the cover assembly102 with the cover surface 104 positioned (at least in part) between theinstances of the cover-engagement feature 110. In accordance with anoption, it will be appreciated that the liner 702 and the cover assembly102 are formed as an integral unit (fused as a single unit). Inaccordance with an option, it will be appreciated that the liner 702 andthe holder assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit (fused as asingle unit). In accordance with an option, it will be appreciated thatthe cover assembly 102 and the liner 702 and the holder assembly 802 areformed as an integral unit (fused as a single unit).

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 25 (showing a sideview), the liner 702 is positioned on (and/or covers, at least in part)the food-service tray 902, with the liner image 705 facing upwardly insuch a way that the liner image 705 is visible. In this manner, theliner image 705, in use, provides visual enhancement of the food-servicetray 902. The liner surface spans between (at least in part) theinstances of the holder-engagement feature 808 of the food-service tray902. The cover assembly 102 is positioned on (at least in part) andcovers (at least in part) the liner 702, with the liner image 705 facingupwardly in such a way that the liner image 705 is visible (through thecover assembly 102, while the liner 702 is positioned on, and covers thefood-service tray 902). Preferably, the user 952 (which is notnecessarily the user of the food-service tray 902) moves thecover-engagement feature 110 along the movement direction 954 in such away that the cover-engagement feature 110 selectively engages(selectively securely engages or connects) with the holder-engagementfeature 808 of the food-service tray 902. For instance, thecover-engagement feature 110 and the holder-engagement feature 808 areconfigured to be selectively snap fitted (snap connectable andselectively snap de-connectable) with each other.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 26 (showing a sideview), the cover-engagement feature 110, in use, securely engages theholder-engagement feature 808.

FIG. 27 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of the coverassembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of FIG. 3.

FIG. 28 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of the coverassembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of FIG. 27.

FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 depict perspective views of the embodiments of thecover assembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of FIG.27.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 27 (showing a topperspective view), the food-service tray 902 includes (and is notlimited to) a food-service tray 902. The cover assembly 102 ispositioned above the liner 702 (having the liner image 705 thereon) in aspaced-apart relationship. The liner 702 is positioned above thefood-service tray 902 in a spaced-apart relationship. Preferably,instances of the holder-engagement feature 808 are positioned or locatedon opposite lateral sides of the tray surface 904 (of the food-servicetray 902). The holder-engagement feature 808 may include, for instance,a portion of the peripheral edge of the food-service tray 902. Theholder-engagement feature 808 includes a mechanical feature (a geometricformation) positioned on the food-service tray 902. In accordance withan option, instances of the holder-engagement feature 808 are positionedon all of the opposite sides (outer peripheral sides) of thefood-service tray 902. Preferably, the instances of the cover-engagementfeature 110 of the cover assembly 102 are positioned or located onopposite sides of the cover assembly 102 with the cover surface 104positioned (at least in part) between the instances of thecover-engagement feature 110. In accordance with an option, it will beappreciated that the liner 702 and the cover assembly 102 are formed asan integral unit (fused as a single unit). In accordance with an option,it will be appreciated that the liner 702 and the holder assembly 802are formed as an integral unit (fused as a single unit). In accordancewith an option, it will be appreciated that the cover assembly 102 andthe liner 702 and the holder assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit(fused as a single unit).

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 28 (showing a topperspective view), the liner 702 is positioned on (and/or covers, atleast in part) the food-service tray 902, with the liner image 705facing upwardly in such a way that the liner image 705 is visible. Inthis manner, the liner image 705, in use, provides visual enhancement ofthe food-service tray 902. The cover assembly 102 is positioned over theliner 702 (in a spaced-apart relationship). The liner surface spansbetween (at least in part) the instances of the holder-engagementfeature 808 of the food-service tray 902.

Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 29, (showing a topperspective view), the cover assembly 102 is partially positioned on(and partially covers) the liner 702, with the liner image 705 facingupwardly in such a way that the liner image 705 is visible through thecover assembly 102 (while the liner 702 is positioned on, and covers thefood-service tray 902). Preferably, the user 952 (which is notnecessarily the user of the food-service tray 902) moves thecover-engagement feature 110 along the movement direction 954 in such away that the cover-engagement feature 110 selectively engages(selectively securely engages or connects) with the holder-engagementfeature 808 of the food-service tray 902. For instance, thecover-engagement feature 110 and the holder-engagement feature 808 areconfigured to be selectively snap fitted (selectively snap connectableand selectively snap de-connectable) with each other.

Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 30, (showing a topperspective view), the cover assembly 102 is positioned on (and/orcovers, at least in part) the liner 702, with the liner image 705 facingupwardly in such a way that the liner image 705 is visible through thecover assembly 102 (while the liner 702 is positioned on, and covers thefood-service tray 902). The cover assembly 102 is configured to cover(at least in part) the liner 702.

FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 depict a top perspective view (FIG. 31) and a sideview or a side perspective view (FIG. 32) of the embodiments of theholder assembly 802 of FIG. 27.

FIG. 33 depicts a top perspective view of the embodiments of the holderassembly 802 of FIG. 3, and of the cover assembly 102 of FIG. 3, and ofthe liner 702 of FIG. 3.

FIG. 34 depicts a top perspective view of the embodiments of the holderassembly 802, the cover assembly 102 and the liner 702 of FIG. 33.

FIG. 35 depicts a top perspective view of the embodiments of the holderassembly 802, the cover assembly 102 and the liner 702 of FIG. 33.Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 31 and FIG. 31, thefood-service tray 902 includes (and is not limited to) a food-servicetray. The food-service tray 902 defines (provides) at least one or moreinstances of the drink holder 918, which may be positioned, forinstance, on opposite sides of the food-service tray 902 (such as, atthe front corner sections of the food-service tray 902). Preferably,instances of the holder-engagement feature 808 are positioned or locatedon opposite lateral sides of the tray surface 904 (of the food-servicetray 902). The holder-engagement feature 808 may include, for instance,a portion of the peripheral edge of the food-service tray 902. Theholder-engagement feature 808 includes a mechanical feature (a geometricformation) positioned on the food-service tray 902.

Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 32, the food-servicetray 902 further includes instances of the stand assembly 920 extending(depending) downwardly from the food-service tray 902. The food-servicetray 902 is configured to receive and/or support at least one or morefood items, such as the drink container 955 and/or the food item 953.The stand assembly 920 may be configured to receive, at least in part, aportion of at least one or more food items.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 33 (showing a topperspective view), the cover assembly 102 is positioned above the liner702 (having the liner image 705 thereon) in a spaced-apart relationship.The liner 702 is positioned above the food-service tray 902 in aspaced-apart relationship. Instances of the cover-engagement feature 110of the cover assembly 102 are positioned or located on opposite sides ofthe cover assembly 102 with the cover surface 104 positioned (at leastin part) between the instances of the cover-engagement feature 110. Theliner 702 is configured to surround (at least in part) the drink holder918. The liner 702 is configured to cover (at least in part) thefood-service tray 902. In accordance with an option, it will beappreciated that the liner 702 and the cover assembly 102 are formed asan integral unit (fused as a single unit). In accordance with an option,it will be appreciated that the liner 702 and the holder assembly 802are formed as an integral unit (fused as a single unit). In accordancewith an option, it will be appreciated that the cover assembly 102 andthe liner 702 and the holder assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit(fused as a single unit).

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 34 (showing a topperspective view), the liner 702 is positioned on (and/or covers, atleast in part) the food-service tray 902, with the liner image 705facing upwardly so that the liner image 705 (in such a way that theliner image 705) is visible. In this manner, the liner image 705, inuse, provides visual enhancement of the food-service tray 902. The coverassembly 102 is positioned over the liner 702 (in a spaced-apartrelationship). The liner surface 704 spans between (at least in part)the instances of the holder-engagement feature 808 of the food-servicetray 902.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 35 (showing a topperspective view), the cover assembly 102 is positioned on (and/orcovers, at least in part) the liner 702, with the liner image 705 facingupwardly in such a way that the liner image 705 is visible through thecover assembly 102 (while the liner 702 is positioned on, and covers thefood-service tray 902). The cover assembly 102 is configured to cover(at least in part) the liner 702 (thus protecting, at least in part, theliner 702). Preferably, the user 952 (which is not necessarily the userof the food-service tray 902) moves the cover-engagement feature 110along the movement direction 954 in such a way that the cover-engagementfeature 110 selectively engages (selectively securely engages orconnects) with the holder-engagement feature 808 of the food-servicetray 902. For instance, the cover-engagement feature 110 and theholder-engagement feature 808 are configured to be selectively snapfitted (snap connectable and snap de-connectable) with each other.

FIG. 36 and FIG. 37 depict side views of the embodiments of the coverassembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of FIG. 3.Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 36, the cover assembly102 includes the cover-engagement feature 110. The cover assembly 102includes an interior zone 103 configured to receive an item therein. Thecover assembly 102 includes an upstanding wall 107 surrounding (at leastin part) the interior zone 103. The tray surface 904 is recessed, atleast in part, into the interior of the food-service tray 902. The liner702 is received (at least in part) on the tray surface 904, with theliner image 705 of the liner 702 facing upwardly (once the tray surface904 is received in the interior of the food-service tray 902). Inaccordance with a preferred embodiment, the food-service tray 902includes a stand assembly 920. The liner 702 is configured to bepositioned between the cover assembly 102 and the food-service tray 902.The liner 702 is configured to be movable along the positioningdirection 956 toward the tray surface 904. The cover assembly 102 isconfigured to be movable along the positioning direction 956 toward thetray surface 904 (with the liner 702 positioned between the coverassembly 102 and the food-service tray 902). The cover-engagementfeature 110 is configured to be selectively connectable to (at least inpart) a portion of the peripheral edge of the food-service tray 902.More specifically, the holder-engagement feature 808 includes a portionof the peripheral edge of the food-service tray 902. Preferably, thecover-engagement feature 110 is configured to selectively snap fit witha portion of the peripheral edge of the food-service tray 902. Morepreferably, the cover-engagement feature 110 and the cover assembly 102,in combination, form a C-shaped section configured to selectively snapfit with a portion of the peripheral edge of the food-service tray 902.Even more preferably, the cover-engagement feature 110 and the coverassembly 102, in combination, form a C-shaped section configured toselectively snap fit with the holder-engagement feature 808, whichincludes a portion of the peripheral edge of the food-service tray 902.The user 952 grabs (grips) the cover-engagement feature 110, and movesthe cover-engagement feature 110 along the movement direction 954 (thisis done in such a way that the cover-engagement feature 110 may contactthe underside of the food-service tray 902 once the cover assembly 102is positioned proximate (adjacent) to the tray surface 904, as depictedin FIG. 37). In accordance with an option, it will be appreciated thatthe liner 702 and the cover assembly 102 are formed as an integral unit(fused as a single unit). In accordance with an option, it will beappreciated that the liner 702 and the holder assembly 802 are formed asan integral unit (fused as a single unit). In accordance with an option,it will be appreciated that the cover assembly 102 and the liner 702 andthe holder assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit (fused as asingle unit).

Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 36 and FIG. 37, thecover-engagement feature 110, in use, selectively securely engagesand/or contacts (at least in part) the underside of the food-servicetray 902. The liner image 705, in use, improves the visual appeal(enhancement) of the food-service tray 902 for the user of thefood-service tray 902 (to improve their mood, enjoyment, appreciation,etc.). The liner 702 may be selectively changed as needed in order thechange the visual enhancement of the food-service tray 902 (as may beneeded from time to time).

FIG. 38 and FIG. 39 depict perspective views of the embodiments of thecover assembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of FIG.3.

FIG. 40 and FIG. 41 depict top views of the cover assembly 102, theholder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of FIG. 38.

FIG. 42 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of the coverassembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of FIG. 3.

Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG. 38 and FIG. 39, a firstseating system 504 includes a first chair arm 507 with a first drinkhole feature 502 formed on (provided by) the first chair arm 507. Asecond seating system 514 includes a second chair arm 517 with a seconddrink hole feature 512 formed on (provided by) the second chair arm 517.A third seating system 524 includes a third chair arm 527 with a thirddrink hole feature 522 formed on (provided by) the third chair arm 527.The first seating system 504, the second seating system 514, and thethird seating system 524 are, for instance, seating systems configuredto be installed in a movie theater, a sports arena, an entertainmentcenter, any other kind, and any equivalent thereof. The first drink holefeature 502 includes a curved outer surface (an outer facing surface).Preferably, the first drink hole feature 502 is configured to receiveand support a food item, such as a drink container (known and notdepicted). The liner 702 is configured to conform (at least in part) tothe curved outer surface of the first drink hole feature 502.Preferably, the liner 702 includes a flexible material (a flexibleplastic material and/or a paper material, etc.) that has a normally(unbiased shape) flat surface (flat shape). Alternatively, the coverassembly 102 includes a flexible material (a flexible plastic material)that has a normally (biased shape) flat surface (or a biased curvedshape if desired). Preferably, the liner 702 is configured to beselectively snap fitted to (selectively coupled with) the outer surfaceof the first drink hole feature 502. Alternatively, the liner 702 isfitted (at least in part) to the outer surface of the first drink holefeature 502. The liner image 705 is printed (formed on) the outersurface of the liner 702. Once the liner 702 is positioned over thecurved outer surface of the first drink hole feature 502, the linerimage 705, in use, faces outwardly (away from the first drink holefeature 502). The cover assembly 102 is configured to conform (at leastin part) to the curved outer surface of the first drink hole feature 502(that is, once or after the liner 702 is placed onto the first drinkhole feature 502). For instance, the cover assembly 102 includes aflexible material (a flexible plastic material) that has a normally(unbiased shape) flat surface. Alternatively, the cover assembly 102includes a flexible material (a flexible plastic material) that has anormally (biased shape) flat surface (or a curved shape if so desired).The cover assembly 102 includes a light-transmissive material configuredto permit (at least in part) transmission of light through the coverassembly 102. Preferably, the cover assembly 102 is configured to beselectively snap fitted to the outer surface of the first drink holefeature 502. Alternatively, the cover assembly 102 is configured to befitted to the outer surface of the first drink hole feature 502. Oncethe cover assembly 102 is positioned over the liner 702 (which is placedover the first drink hole feature 502), the liner image 705, in use, isvisually exposed (since the liner image 705 faces outwardly away fromthe first drink hole feature 502). In this manner, the liner image 705(in use) is visually detectable by patrons and/or users (such as theuser of the first seating system 504, such as when the user is movingtoward the first seating system 504, etc.). The user 952 (not the userof the first seating system 504) may grab or grip the edges of the liner702, and move the edges of the liner 702, and then position (locate) theliner 702 against the curved outer surface of the first drink holefeature 502. Preferably, the cover assembly 102 is configured to beselectively snap fitted to the first drink hole feature 502, with theliner 702 captured between the inner surface of the cover assembly 102and the outer surface of the first drink hole feature 502. In accordancewith an option, it will be appreciated that the liner 702 and the coverassembly 102 are formed as an integral unit (fused as a single unit). Inaccordance with an option, it will be appreciated that the liner 702 andthe holder assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit (fused as asingle unit). In accordance with an option, it will be appreciated thatthe cover assembly 102 and the liner 702 and the holder assembly 802 areformed as an integral unit (fused as a single unit).

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 40, the liner 702 isconfigured to be positioned (located) over the outer surface of thefirst drink hole feature 502. The liner image 705, in use, facesoutwardly away from the outer surface of the first drink hole feature502 (once or after the liner 702 is positioned over the outer surface ofthe first drink hole feature 502). The liner 702 may include a flexible,normally flat piece of resilient plastic material, any other kind, andany equivalent thereof. In accordance with an embodiment, the coverassembly 102 is configured to have a resilient-shaped body (such as aC-shaped body) made of a resilient (flexible) plastic material, anyother kind, and any equivalent thereof. The user 952, in use, grabs(grips) the opposite edges of the cover assembly 102 and moves theopposite edges along the movement direction 954 (this is done in such away that the cover assembly 102 becomes splayed apart). Once the coverassembly 102 is splayed apart, the cover assembly 102 is fitted over theliner 702 (which is positioned on the outer surface of the first drinkhole feature 502). It will be appreciated that in accordance with anoption (and would be easily understood by persons of skill in the art),the cover assembly 102 includes the cover-engagement feature 110 (notdepicted in FIG. 40, and depicted in other FIGS.), and the first drinkhole feature 502 includes the holder-engagement feature 808 (notdepicted in FIG. 40, and depicted in other FIGS.). In this manner, thecover assembly 102 and the first drink hole feature 502 may be securelycoupled to each other by way of utilization of the cover-engagementfeature 110 and the holder-engagement feature 808 (both of which are notdepicted in FIG. 40, and are depicted in other FIGS.).

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 41, the liner 702 ispositioned between the cover assembly 102 and the first drink holefeature 502, with the liner image 705 facing outwardly. The coverassembly 102 includes (at least in part) a light-transmissive material(a translucent material or a transparent material). The user of thefirst drink hole feature 502 (or other patrons) may receive visualenhancement or enjoyment of the first drink hole feature 502, and/orwith an event being held at a movie theater and/or a sporting arena, anyother kind, and any equivalent thereof.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 42, the first drink holefeature 502 is configured to be mounted to the rear portion of the firstseating system 504. For instance, the first drink hole feature 502includes a cup holder 530 defining an interior holder zone 532. Aninterface structure 534 extends from the cup holder 530. The firstseating system 504 includes a complementary interface structure 536configured to securely connect (mate) with the interface structure 534of the cup holder 530.

FIG. 43 depicts a perspective view of the embodiments of the coverassembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of FIG. 3.

FIG. 44 to FIG. 46 depict perspective views of the embodiments of thecover assembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of FIG.43.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 43, the apparatus isadapted such that the holder assembly 802 includes a booster seatassembly 602 (such as a child booster seat), and the holder surface 804includes a booster-seat surface 604 provided by the booster seatassembly 602. In accordance with an option, it will be appreciated thatthe liner 702 and the cover assembly 102 are formed as an integral unit(fused as a single unit). In accordance with an option, it will beappreciated that the liner 702 and the holder assembly 802 are formed asan integral unit (fused as a single unit). In accordance with an option,it will be appreciated that the cover assembly 102 and the liner 702 andthe holder assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit (fused as asingle unit).

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 43, the booster seatassembly 602 is configured to be stackable and/or nestable (onevertically positioned over the other in a nested relationship), orpositioned in a stacked formation 606 (in order to reduce storage space,for relatively easier transportation, etc.). The booster seat assembly602 is (includes) an extra seat and/or a cushion. The booster seatassembly 602 is configured to be positioned or placed on an existingseat (such as a movie theater seat, etc.). The booster seat assembly 602may be, for instance, configured for a small child (or a relativelysmaller person) to sit thereon. In accordance with a preferredembodiment, the booster seat assembly 602 is configured for use in atheatre, an arena and/or an auditorium, etc., any other kind, and anyequivalent thereof. The booster seat assembly 602 includes a contouredseating surface for a comfortable seating experience. The booster seatassembly 602 has a seating surface that may accommodate a variety ofchild sizes. The booster seat assembly 602 is constructed of a plasticmaterial with rounded corners. The booster seat assembly 602 includesthe holder-engagement feature 808, in which (preferably) theholder-engagement feature 808 is positioned on opposite sides of thebooster seat assembly 602. The holder-engagement feature 808 is,preferably, located on an outer rim portion (or a peripheral edgeportion) of the booster seat assembly 602. The liner 702 is configuredto be positioned on (received on) an outer surface of the booster seatassembly 602 (this is done in such a way that the liner surface 704 isplaced over, at least in part, the booster-seat surface 604 of thebooster seat assembly 602). The shape (interior shape) of the liner 702conforms, at least in part, to the outer shape of the booster seatassembly 602. The liner image 705 is positioned on any suitable part ofthe liner 702, such as a side or a portion of the liner surface 704 (ofthe liner 702). For instance, the liner image 705 is positioned on anydesired positioned located on an outer side wall of the liner surface704 (as depicted). It will be appreciated that, in general terms, theliner image 705 may be positioned on (or in) at any location on or inthe liner surface 704 (for instance, not just on the side wall of theliner surface 704). The liner 702 is configured to be positioned over(at least in part) a portion of the booster seat assembly 602. It willbe appreciated that, in general terms, the liner image 705 (or the liner702) may be positioned on (or in) at any location on or in the boosterseat assembly 602 (for instance, not just on the side wall of thebooster seat assembly 602). The cover assembly 102 includes thecover-engagement feature 110, in which the cover-engagement feature 110is configured to be engageable (securely engageable) with theholder-engagement feature 808 of the booster seat assembly 602(preferably, once the liner 702 is positioned, at least in part, on thebooster seat assembly 602). The cover-engagement feature 110 is,preferably, located on an outer rim portion (a peripheral edge portion)of the cover assembly 102. Preferably, the cover-engagement feature 110is positioned on opposite sides of the cover surface 104 (for improvedsecured connection of the cover assembly 102 to the booster seatassembly 602). The user 952, in use, grabs and moves thecover-engagement feature 110 along the movement direction 954 (arotational movement). The cover-engagement feature 110 is configured tobe pivotally movable along the movement direction 954. Thecover-engagement feature 110 is configured to be selectively snap fittedto the holder-engagement feature 808. It will be appreciated that, in anequivalent manner, the cover-engagement feature 110 may be mounted tothe booster-seat surface 604, and the holder-engagement feature 808 maybe mounted to the cover-engagement feature 110 (and achieve anequivalent connection result between the cover assembly 102 and thebooster seat assembly 602).

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 44, the cover assembly102 is positioned over the liner 702, and the liner 702 is positionedover the booster seat assembly 602. The liner 702 is movable along thepositioning direction 956 toward the exposed outer surface of thebooster seat assembly 602.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 45, the liner 702 isplaced on (positioned over) and/or contacts (at least in part) theexposed outer surface of the booster seat assembly 602. Theholder-engagement feature 808 of the booster seat assembly 602 remainsexposed (at least in part) while the liner 702 is placed on (positionedover) and/or contacts (at least in part) the exposed outer surface ofthe booster seat assembly 602. The cover assembly 102 is movable alongthe positioning direction 956 toward the exposed outer surface of theliner 702.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 46, the cover assembly102 is placed on (positioned over) and/or contacts (at least in part)the exposed outer surface of the liner 702. The liner 702 conforms (atleast in part) to the outer shape of the booster seat assembly 602, andthe cover assembly 102 conforms (at least in part) to the outer shape ofthe liner 702 and the booster seat assembly 602. The cover-engagementfeature 110 (of the cover assembly 102) is positioned proximate(adjacent) to the holder-engagement feature 808 (of the booster seatassembly 602). The holder-engagement feature 808 and thecover-engagement feature 110 are coupled (securely connectable) with(to) each other (after the cover assembly 102 is placed on, at least inpart, the exposed outer surface of the liner 702). The user 952 (such asa child), in use, sits on the outer surface of the cover assembly 102.The cover assembly 102, in use, protects the liner 702 from unwanted orinadvertent damage. The cover assembly 102, in use, permits exposure ofthe liner image 705 of the liner 702. Once the liner 702 is placed onthe booster seat assembly 602, the liner image 705, in use, enhancesutilization of (provides visual enhancement of) the booster seatassembly 602 by the child (the user 952). The liner image 705 may assistthe child in developing a positive emotional experience when using thecombination of the cover assembly 102, the liner 702 and the boosterseat assembly 602.

FIG. 47 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the coverassembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of FIG. 3.

FIG. 48 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the coverassembly 102, the holder assembly 802, and the liner 702 of FIG. 47.

FIG. 49 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the holderassembly 802 and the liner 702 of FIG. 47.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 47, there is depicted apoint-of-sale device 400 (POS device). A POS device may include a creditcard processing unit, and any other kind and any equivalent thereof. Thepoint of sale (POS) device 400 (also called a point of purchase (POP)device) is configured to transact a purchase (such as a retailpurchase). At the point of sale, the merchant calculates the amount owedby the customer, indicates that amount, may prepare an invoice for thecustomer (which may be a cash register printout), and indicates theoptions for the customer to make payment. It is also the point at whicha customer makes a payment to the merchant in exchange for goods orafter provision of a service. After receiving payment, the merchant mayissue a receipt for the transaction, which is usually printed and may bedispensed with or sent electronically. The holder assembly 802 includesa POS holder 402 (a point-of-sale device holder or a holder, etc.). ThePOS holder 402 may or may not be configured to support the point-of-saledevice 400 (POS device). The holder surface 804 includes a POS holdersurface 404. The point-of-sale device 400 may be positioned (at least inpart) on top (or positioned proximate to, or adjacent to) the POS holder402. The POS holder 402 is configured to be located proximate (adjacent)to the point-of-sale device 400. In accordance with an embodiment, thePOS holder 402 is configured to be selectively affixed to thepoint-of-sale device 400 (this is done in such a way that thepoint-of-sale device 400 is available for user viewing). In accordancewith an embodiment, the POS holder 402 is configured to be selectivelypositioned (at least in part) proximate (adjacent) to the point-of-saledevice 400 (this is done in such a way that the point-of-sale device 400is available for user viewing). A liner 702 is configured to bepositioned (at least in part) above the POS holder 402 (in aspaced-apart relationship). A cover assembly 102 is configured to bepositioned (at least in part) above the liner 702 (in a spaced-apartrelationship). The cover assembly 102 includes the cover-engagementfeature 110. The cover-engagement feature 110 is configured to securelyconnect the cover assembly 102 to the POS holder 402. Preferably, thecover-engagement feature 110 is configured to extend from the coverassembly 102. Preferably, the cover-engagement feature 110 is connectedto the cover assembly 102 (extends from the cover assembly 102). Thecover-engagement feature 110 is formed to an outer edge portion of thecover assembly 102. The cover-engagement feature 110 is configured toconnect the cover assembly 102 to the POS holder 402 (to the edgeportion of the POS holder 402). The POS holder 402 includes theholder-engagement feature 808. The cover-engagement feature 110 isconfigured to connect to the holder-engagement feature 808 of the POSholder 402.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 48, the liner 702 isconfigured to be positioned (at least in part) to contact (at least inpart) the POS holder 402 (and to cover at least in part the POS holder402). The cover assembly 102 is positioned (at least in part) to cover(at least in part) the liner 702. The cover assembly 102 is configuredto reveal (at least in part, an observer 950, as depicted in FIG. 4 forinstance) the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702. The liner image705, in use, improves or enhances the appearance of the point-of-saledevice 400 (once the liner 702 is positioned (at least in part) on (orproximate to, adjacent to) the POS holder 402, and once the POS holder402 is positioned (at least in part) proximate (adjacent) to thepoint-of-sale device 400 (and/or on or near the POS holder 402)).Preferably, the cover assembly 102 is configured to transmit (at leastin part) light (configured to be light transmissive, at least in part).The cover assembly 102 is configured to protect (in use) the integrityof the liner 702 (once the cover assembly 102, in use, is positioned (atleast in part) proximate (adjacent) to the liner 702). In accordancewith an option, it will be appreciated that the liner 702 and the coverassembly 102 are formed as an integral unit (fused as a single unit). Inaccordance with an option, it will be appreciated that the liner 702 andthe holder assembly 802 are formed as an integral unit (fused as asingle unit). In accordance with an option, it will be appreciated thatthe cover assembly 102 and the liner 702 and the holder assembly 802 areformed as an integral unit (fused as a single unit). Referring to theembodiment as depicted in FIG. 49, it will be appreciated that inaccordance with an embodiment, the liner 702 is positioned (at least inpart) over the POS holder surface 404 (with the cover assembly 102 notbeing utilized). The liner 702 includes the cover-engagement feature110. The liner 702 includes the cover-engagement feature 110. Thecover-engagement feature 110 is configured to securely connect the liner702 to the POS holder 402. Preferably, the cover-engagement feature 110is connected to the liner 702 (extends from the liner 702). Thecover-engagement feature 110 is formed to an outer edge portion of theliner 702. The cover-engagement feature 110 is configured to connect theliner 702 to the POS holder 402 (to the edge portion of the POS holder402). The POS holder 402 includes the holder-engagement feature 808. Thecover-engagement feature 110 is configured to connect to theholder-engagement feature 808 of the POS holder 402.

FIG. 50, FIG. 51, FIG. 52, FIG. 53 and FIG. 54 depict schematic views ofembodiments of a holder assembly 802, and it will be appreciated thatthese embodiments are relatively easier to understand in view of thedescription provided above for FIG. 1 to FIG. 49.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 50, a holder image 805is configured to be positioned, at least in part, proximate to (on anexternal surface of) a holder assembly 802. This is done in such a waythat the holder image 805, in use, faces away from the holder assembly802 once the holder image 805, in use, is positioned proximate to (on)the holder assembly 802. The holder image 805 is also configured to faceaway from the holder assembly 802 once the holder image 805, in use, ispositioned, at least in part, proximate to (on) the holder assembly 802.The holder image 805, in use, visually enhances an appearance of theholder assembly 802 once the holder image 805, in use, is positionedproximate to the holder assembly 802. For instance, the holder image 805may include a relief pattern extending from (formed to) the holderassembly 802, etc. In accordance with an option, the holder image 805 isconfigured to selectively connect (couple) with, and selectivelydisconnect from, the holder assembly 802. In accordance with an option,the holder image 805 is integrally formed to (with) the holder assembly802, if so desired.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 51, a cover assembly 102has a cover image 101 formed thereon or therein (that is, on or in thecover assembly 102). The cover assembly 102 is configured to beselectively positioned proximate to (over), at least in part, a holderassembly 802. This is done in such a way that the cover assembly 102, inuse, positions the cover image 101 so that the cover image 101, in use,faces away from the holder assembly 802 once the cover assembly 102, inuse, is selectively positioned proximate to, at least in part, theholder assembly 802. The cover assembly 102 is also configured tovisually display, at least in part, the cover image 101 formed on thecover assembly 102 once the cover assembly 102, in use, is selectivelypositioned proximate to (over), at least in part, the holder assembly802. The cover assembly 102, in use, visually enhances an appearance ofthe holder assembly 802 once the cover assembly 102 is selectivelypositioned proximate to (over) the holder assembly 802. The coverassembly 102 is configured to physically protect (protect) theappearance of the holder assembly 802 once the cover assembly 102 isselectively positioned proximate to the liner 702, and the liner 702 ispositioned proximate to the holder assembly 802. In accordance with anoption, the cover assembly 102 is configured to selectively connect(couple) with, and selectively disconnect from, the holder assembly 802.In accordance with an option, the cover assembly 102 is integrallyformed with the holder assembly 802, if so desired.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 52, a liner 702 has aliner image 705 formed thereon or therein (that is, on or in the liner702). The liner 702 is configured to be selectively positioned proximateto (such as over), at least in part, a holder assembly 802. This is donein such a way that the liner 702, in use, positions the liner image 705formed on the liner 702 so that the liner image 705, in use, faces awayfrom the holder assembly 802 once the liner 702, in use, is selectivelypositioned, at least in part, proximate to the holder assembly 802. Theliner 702 is also configured to visually display, at least in part, theliner image 705 formed on the liner 702 once the liner 702, in use, isselectively positioned proximate to (over), at least in part, the holderassembly 802. The liner 702, in use, visually enhances an appearance ofthe holder assembly 802 once the liner 702 is selectively positionedproximate to the holder assembly 802. In accordance with an option, theliner 702 is configured to selectively connect (couple) with, andselectively disconnect from, the holder assembly 802. In accordance withan option, the liner 702 is integrally formed with the holder assembly802, if so desired.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 53, a liner 702 has aliner image 705 formed thereon or therein (that is, on or in the liner702). Preferably, the liner 702 has a liner surface 704 with the linerimage 705 formed on the liner surface 704. The liner 702 is configuredto be selectively positioned proximate to (over), at least in part, aholder surface 804 of a holder assembly 802. This is done in such a waythat the liner 702, in use, positions the liner image 705 formed on theliner surface 704 so that the liner image 705, in use, faces away fromthe holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802 once the liner 702, inuse, is selectively positioned proximate to (over), at least in part,the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802. In addition, a coverassembly 102 has a cover surface 104. The cover assembly 102 isconfigured to selectively cover, at least in part, the liner image 705formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner 702. The cover assembly 102is also configured to reveal, at least in part, the liner image 705formed on the liner surface 704 once (A) the liner 702, in use, isselectively positioned over, at least in part, the holder assembly 802,and (B) the cover assembly 102, in use, selectively covers, at least inpart, the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner702. The cover assembly 102 has a cover image 101 formed on the coversurface 104 (this is done in such a way that the cover image 101, inuse, is displayed once the cover assembly 102, in use, selectivelycovers, at least in part, the liner 702, in which the liner 702 ispositioned proximate to the holder assembly 802). The liner 702, in use,visually enhances an appearance of the holder assembly 802 once theliner 702 is selectively positioned between the cover assembly 102 andthe holder assembly 802. The cover assembly 102, in use, visuallyenhances the appearance of the holder assembly 802 once the coverassembly 102 is selectively positioned proximate to the liner 702, andthe liner 702 is positioned proximate to the holder assembly 802. Thecover assembly 102 is configured to physically protect (protect) theappearance of the holder assembly 802 once the cover assembly 102 isselectively positioned proximate to the liner 702, and the liner 702 ispositioned proximate to the holder assembly 802. In accordance with anoption, the liner 702 is configured to selectively connect (couple)with, and selectively disconnect from, the holder assembly 802. Inaccordance with an option, the cover assembly 102 is configured toselectively connect (couple) with, and selectively disconnect from, theholder assembly 802. In accordance with an option, the liner 702 isintegrally formed with the holder assembly 802. In accordance with anoption, the cover assembly 102 is integrally formed with the holderassembly 802. In accordance with an option, the cover assembly 102, theliner 702 and the holder assembly 802 are integrally formed, if sodesired.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 54, a liner 702 isconfigured to be selectively positioned over, at least in part, a holderassembly 802. In addition, a cover assembly 102 is configured toselectively cover, at least in part, the liner 702 once the liner 702,in use, is selectively positioned over, at least in part, the holderassembly 802. The cover assembly 102 has a cover image 101 formedthereon (this is done in such a way that the cover image 101, in use, isdisplayed once the cover assembly 102, in use, selectively covers, atleast in part, the liner 702, in which the liner 702 is positioned over,at least in part, the holder assembly 802). The cover assembly 102, inuse, visually enhances the appearance of the holder assembly 802 and theliner 702 once the cover assembly 102 is selectively positioned over theliner 702, and the liner 702 is positioned over the holder assembly 802.The cover assembly 102 is configured to physically protect (protect) theappearance of the holder assembly 802 once the cover assembly 102 isselectively positioned proximate to the liner 702, and the liner 702 ispositioned proximate to the holder assembly 802. In accordance with anoption, the liner 702 is configured to selectively connect (couple)with, and selectively disconnect from, the holder assembly 802. Inaccordance with an option, the cover assembly 102 is configured toselectively connect (couple) with, and selectively disconnect from, theholder assembly 802. In accordance with an option, the cover assembly102 is integrally formed with the holder assembly 802.

In accordance with a preferred embodiment (applicable to all of theFIGS.), it may be desirable to improve advertising revenue inassociation with the holder assembly 802 (that is, for monetizing theholder assembly 802). The advertisement provides a notice orannouncement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or eventor publicizing a job vacancy, etc., and any other kind, and anyequivalent thereof.

In accordance with an embodiment (applicable to all of the FIGS.), thereis provided a method for enhancing advertising revenue in associationwith a holder assembly 802. The method includes and is not limited topositioning a liner 702, at least in part, over a holder surface 804 ofthe holder assembly 802, in which the liner 702 has a liner surface 704with a liner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704, in such a waythat the liner 702, in use, positions the liner image 705 formed on theliner surface 704 in such a way that the liner image 705, in use, facesaway from the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802. The methodalso includes and is not limited to selectively covering, at least inpart, the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner702 with a cover assembly 102 having a cover surface 104, in which thecover surface 104 of the cover assembly 102 is configured to reveal, atleast in part, the liner image 705 being formed on the liner surface 704once: (A) the liner 702, in use, is selectively positioned over, atleast in part, the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802; and(B) the cover surface 104 of the cover assembly 102, in use, selectivelycovers, at least in part, the liner image 705 being formed on the linersurface 704 of the liner 702, in which the cover assembly 102 isconfigured to protect, in use, the liner 702. The liner image 705 formedon the liner surface 704 of the liner 702 includes, at least in part, anadvertisement. The liner image 705, in use, enhances advertising revenuein association with the holder assembly 802 once the liner image 705 isselectively positioned proximate to the holder assembly 802.

In accordance with an embodiment (applicable to all of the FIGS.), theliner image 705 includes (at least in part) the advertisement, and theliner image 705, in use, enhances advertising revenue in associationwith the holder assembly 802 once the liner image 705 is selectivelypositioned proximate to (relative to) the holder assembly 802. Inaccordance with an option, there is provided a method for enhancingadvertising revenue in association with a holder assembly 802. Themethod includes positioning a liner 702, at least in part, proximate tothe holder assembly 802, in which the liner 702 has a liner image 705.The liner image 705 includes, at least in part, an advertisement. Theliner image 705, in use, enhances advertising revenue in associationwith the holder assembly 802 once the liner image 705 is selectivelypositioned proximate to the holder assembly 802.

In accordance with an embodiment(applicable to all of the FIGS.), thecover image 101 includes (at least in part) the advertisement, and thecover image 101, in use, enhances advertising revenue in associationwith the holder assembly 802 once the cover image 101 is selectivelypositioned proximate to (relative to) the holder assembly 802. Inaccordance with an option, there is provided a method for enhancingadvertising revenue in association with a holder assembly 802. Themethod includes positioning a cover assembly 102, at least in part,proximate to the holder assembly 802, in which the cover assembly 102has a cover image 101. The cover image 101 includes, at least in part,an advertisement. The cover image 101, in use, enhances advertisingrevenue in association with the holder assembly 802 once the cover image101 is selectively positioned proximate to the holder assembly 802.

In accordance with an embodiment (applicable to all of the FIGS.), theholder image 805 includes (at least in part) the advertisement, and theholder image 805, in use, enhances advertising revenue in associationwith the holder assembly 802 once the holder image 805 is selectivelypositioned proximate to (relative to) the holder assembly 802. Inaccordance with an option, there is provided a method for enhancingadvertising revenue in association with a holder assembly 802. Themethod includes positioning a holder image 805, at least in part,proximate to the holder assembly 802. The holder image 805 includes, atleast in part, an advertisement. The holder image 805, in use, enhancesadvertising revenue in association with the holder assembly 802 once theholder image 805 is selectively positioned proximate to the holderassembly 802.

Additional Description (Holder Assembly, Etc.)

The following clauses are offered as further description of the examplesof the apparatus (such as the holder assembly, etc.). Any one or more ofthe following clauses may be combinable with any other one or more ofthe following clauses and/or with any subsection or a portion orportions of any other clause and/or combination and permutation ofclauses. Any one of the following clauses may stand on its own meritwithout having to be combined with any other clause or with any portionof any other clause, etc. Clause (1): an apparatus (either taken alone,or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or anyportion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and notlimited to (comprising) a synergistic combination of a holder assembly802, a liner 702, and a cover assembly 102; and/or in which the liner702 has (is with) a liner image 705 formed thereon; and/or the liner 702is configured to be selectively positioned over, at least in part, theholder assembly 802 (this is done in such a way that the liner 702, inuse, positions the liner image 705 formed thereon so that (such that)the liner image 705, in use, faces away from the holder assembly 802);and/or the cover assembly 102 is configured to selectively cover, atleast in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702; and/or thecover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer950), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702(once the liner 702, in use, is selectively positioned over, at least inpart, the holder assembly 802); and/or the cover assembly 102 is alsoconfigured to reveal (such as to an observer 950), at least in part, theliner image 705 formed on the liner 702 (once the cover assembly 102, inuse, selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image 705 formed onthe liner 702); and/or the liner 702, in use, visually enhances(changes) an appearance of the holder assembly 802 once the liner 702 is(selectively) positioned between the cover assembly 102 and the holderassembly 802. Clause (2): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with anapparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion ofany clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to(comprising) a holder assembly 802 configured to cooperate with a liner702 with a liner image 705 formed thereon; and/or in which the liner 702is configured to be selectively positioned over, at least in part, theholder assembly 802 (this is done in such a way that the liner 702, inuse, positions the liner image 705 formed thereon so that (such that)the liner image 705, in use, faces away from the holder assembly 802);and/or the holder assembly 802 is also configured to cooperate with acover assembly 102, in which the cover assembly 102 is configured toselectively cover, at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on theliner 702; and/or the cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal(such as to an observer 950), at least in part, the liner image 705formed on the liner 702 (once the liner 702, in use, is selectivelypositioned over, at least in part, the holder assembly 802); and/or thecover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer950), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702(once the cover assembly 102, in use, selectively covers, at least inpart, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702); and/or the liner702, in use, visually enhances (changes) an appearance of the holderassembly 802 once the liner 702 is selectively positioned between thecover assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802. Clause (3): an apparatus(either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned inthis paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in thisparagraph), including and not limited to (comprising) a synergisticcombination of a liner 702 and a cover assembly 102; and/or in which theliner 702 has (is with) a liner image 705 formed thereon; and/or theliner 702 is configured to be selectively positioned over, at least inpart, a holder assembly 802 (this is done in such a way that the liner702, in use, positions the liner image 705 formed thereon so that (suchthat) the liner image 705, in use, faces away from the holder assembly802); and/or the cover assembly 102 is configured to selectively cover,at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702; and/orthe cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to anobserver 950), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner702 (once the liner 702, in use, is selectively positioned over, atleast in part, the holder assembly 802); and/or the cover assembly 102is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer 950), at least inpart, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702 (once the coverassembly 102, in use, selectively covers, at least in part, the linerimage 705 formed on the liner 702); and/or the liner 702, in use,visually enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly 802once the liner 702 is selectively positioned between the cover assembly102 and the holder assembly 802. Clause (4): an apparatus (either takenalone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph,or any portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including andnot limited to (comprising) a liner 702 with a liner image 705 formedthereon; and/or in which the liner 702 is configured to be selectivelypositioned over, at least in part, a holder assembly 802 in such a waythat the liner 702, in use, positions the liner image 705 formed thereonso that (such that) the liner image 705, in use, faces away from theholder assembly 802; and/or the liner 702 is configured to cooperatewith a cover assembly 102, in which the cover assembly 102 is configuredto selectively cover, at least in part, the liner image 705 formed onthe liner 702; and/or the cover assembly 102 is also configured toreveal (such as to an observer 950), at least in part, the liner image705 formed on the liner 702 (once the liner 702, in use, is selectivelypositioned over, at least in part, the holder assembly 802); and/or thecover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer950), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702(once the cover assembly 102, in use, selectively covers, at least inpart, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702); and/or the liner702, in use, visually enhances (changes) an appearance of the holderassembly 802 once the liner 702 is selectively positioned between thecover assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802. Clause (5): an apparatus(either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned inthis paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in thisparagraph), including and not limited to (comprising) a cover assembly102 configured to selectively cover, at least in part, a liner image 705formed on a liner 702, in which the liner 702 is configured to beselectively positioned over, at least in part, a holder assembly 802(this is done in such a way that the liner 702, in use, positions theliner image 705 formed thereon so that (such that) the liner image 705,in use, faces away from the holder assembly 802); and/or the coverassembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer 950),at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702 (once theliner 702, in use, is selectively positioned over, at least in part, theholder assembly 802); and/or the cover assembly 102 is also configuredto reveal (such as to an observer 950), at least in part, the linerimage 705 formed on the liner 702 (once the cover assembly 102, in use,selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on theliner 702); and/or the liner 702, in use, visually enhances (changes) anappearance of the holder assembly 802 once the liner 702 is selectivelypositioned between the cover assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802.Clause (6): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus ofany clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clausementioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising)a synergistic combination of a liner 702 and a cover assembly 102;and/or in which the liner 702 has a liner surface 704 with a liner image705 formed on the liner surface 704; and/or the liner 702 is configuredto be selectively positioned over, at least in part, (and/or to contact,at least in part) a holder surface 804 of a holder assembly 802 (this isdone in such a way that the liner 702, in use, positions the liner image705 being formed on the liner surface 704 so that (such as that) theliner image 705, in use, faces away from the holder surface 804 of theholder assembly 802); and/or the cover assembly 102 has a cover surface104; and/or the cover surface 104 of the cover assembly 102 isconfigured to selectively cover, at least in part, the liner image 705formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner 702; and/or the coverassembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer 950),at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702 (once theliner 702, in use, is selectively positioned over, at least in part,(and/or contacts, at least in part) the holder assembly 802); and/or thecover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer950), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface704 of the liner 702 (once the cover assembly 102, in use, selectivelycovers, at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the linersurface 704 of the liner 702); and/or the liner 702, in use, visuallyenhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly 802 once theliner 702 is selectively positioned between the cover assembly 102 andthe holder assembly 802. Clause (7) an apparatus (either taken alone, orwith an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or anyportion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and notlimited to (comprising) a liner 702 having a liner surface 704 with aliner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704; and/or in which theliner 702 is configured to be selectively positioned over, at least inpart, (and/or to contact, at least in part) a holder surface 804 of aholder assembly 802 (this is done in such a way that the liner 702, inuse, positions the liner image 705 being formed on the liner surface 704so that (such as that) the liner image 705, in use, faces away from theholder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802); and/or the liner image705 formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner 702 is configured to beselectively covered, at least in part, by a cover assembly 102 having acover surface 104; and/or the cover assembly 102 is also configured toreveal (such as to an observer 950), at least in part, the liner image705 formed on the liner 702 (once the liner 702, in use, is selectivelypositioned over, at least in part, (and/or contacts, at least in part)the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802); and/or the coverassembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer 950),at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704 ofthe liner 702 (once the cover assembly 102, in use, selectively covers,at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704 ofthe liner 702); and/or the liner 702, in use, visually enhances(changes) an appearance of the holder assembly 802 once the liner 702 isselectively positioned between the cover assembly 102 and the holderassembly 802. Clause (8): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with anapparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion ofany clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to(comprising) a holder assembly 802 also called a tray assembly) having aholder surface 804 (also called a tray surface); and/or in which theholder assembly 802 also has a joiner assembly 810; and/or the joinerassembly 810 is configured to be selectively receivable, at least inpart, in a first drink hole feature 502 of a first seating system 504;and/or the joiner assembly 810 is also configured to be selectivelyreceivable, at least in part, in a second drink hole feature 512 of asecond seating system 514; and/or the joiner assembly 810 is alsoconfigured to selectively securely engage with the first drink holefeature 502 of the first seating system 504 once the joiner assembly 810is received, at least in part, in the first drink hole feature 502 ofthe first seating system 504; and/or the joiner assembly 810 is alsoconfigured to selectively securely engage with the second drink holefeature 512 of the second seating system 514 once the joiner assembly810 is received, at least in part, in the second drink hole feature 512of the second seating system 514; and/or the joiner assembly 810 is alsoconfigured to cooperate with the first drink hole feature 502 of thefirst seating system 504, in which the first drink hole feature 502 hasa first inner diameter 506; and/or the joiner assembly 810 is alsoconfigured to cooperate with the second drink hole feature 512 of thesecond seating system 514, in which the second drink hole feature 512has a second inner diameter 516, in which the first inner diameter 506of the first drink hole feature 502 and the second inner diameter 516 ofthe second drink hole feature 512 are different from each other. Clause(9): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of anyclause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clausementioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising)a synergistic combination of a holder assembly 802, a liner 702, and acover assembly 102; and/or in which the liner 702 has (is with) a linerimage 705 formed thereon; and/or the liner 702 is configured to beselectively positioned, at least in part, between the holder assembly802 and the cover assembly 102 (this is done in such a way that theliner 702, in use, positions the liner image 705 formed thereon so that(such that) the liner image 705, in use, faces away from the holderassembly 802); and/or the cover assembly 102 is also configured toreveal (such as to an observer 950), at least in part, the liner image705 formed once the liner 702, in use, is selectively positioned, atleast in part, between the holder assembly 802 and the cover assembly102; and/or the liner 702, in use, enhances (changes) an appearance ofthe holder assembly 802 once the liner 702 is selectively positionedbetween the cover assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802. Clause (10):an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clausementioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned inthis paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) a liner 702(for use with a holder assembly 802 and a cover assembly 102); and/or inwhich the liner 702 has (is with) a liner image 705 formed thereon;and/or the liner 702 is configured to be selectively positioned, atleast in part, between the holder assembly 802 and the cover assembly102 (this is done in such a way that the liner 702, in use, positionsthe liner image 705 formed thereon so that (such that) the liner image705, in use, faces away from the holder assembly 802); and/or the coverassembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer 950),at least in part, the liner image 705 formed once the liner 702, in use,is selectively positioned, at least in part, between the holder assembly802 and the cover assembly 102; and/or the liner 702, in use, enhances(changes) an appearance of the holder assembly 802 once the liner 702 isselectively positioned between the cover assembly 102 and the holderassembly 802. Clause (11): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with anapparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion ofany clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to(comprising) a holder assembly 802 (for use with a liner 702 and a coverassembly 102); and/or in which the liner 702 has (is with) a liner image705 formed thereon; and/or the liner 702 is configured to be selectivelypositioned, at least in part, between the holder assembly 802 and thecover assembly 102 (this is done in such a way that the liner 702, inuse, positions the liner image 705 formed thereon so that (such that)the liner image 705, in use, faces away from the holder assembly 802);and/or the cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as toan observer 950), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed once theliner 702, in use, is selectively positioned, at least in part, betweenthe holder assembly 802 and the cover assembly 102; and/or the liner702, in use, enhances (changes) an appearance of the holder assembly 802once the liner 702 is selectively positioned between the cover assembly102 and the holder assembly 802. Clause (12): an apparatus (either takenalone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph,or any portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including andnot limited to (comprising) a cover assembly 102 (for use with a holderassembly 802 and a liner 702); and/or in which the liner 702 has (iswith) a liner image 705 formed thereon; and/or the liner 702 isconfigured to be selectively positioned, at least in part, between theholder assembly 802 and the cover assembly 102 (this is done in such away that the liner 702, in use, positions the liner image 705 formedthereon so that (such that) the liner image 705, in use, faces away fromthe holder assembly 802); and/or the cover assembly 102 is alsoconfigured to reveal (such as to an observer 950), at least in part, theliner image 705 formed once the liner 702, in use, is selectivelypositioned, at least in part, between the holder assembly 802 and thecover assembly 102; and/or the liner 702, in use, enhances (changes) anappearance of the holder assembly 802 once the liner 702 is selectivelypositioned between the cover assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802.Clause (13): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus ofany clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clausementioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising)a holder assembly 802 also called a tray assembly) having a holdersurface 804 (also called a tray surface); and/or in which the holderassembly 802 also has a joiner assembly 810; and/or the joiner assembly810 is configured to be selectively receivable, at least in part, in afirst drink hole feature 502 of a first seating system 504; and/or thejoiner assembly 810 is also configured to be selectively receivable, atleast in part, in a second drink hole feature 512 of a second seatingsystem 514; and/or the joiner assembly 810 is also configured toselectively securely engage with the first drink hole feature 502 of thefirst seating system 504 once the joiner assembly 810 is received, atleast in part, in the first drink hole feature 502 of the first seatingsystem 504; and/or the joiner assembly 810 is also configured toselectively securely engage with the second drink hole feature 512 ofthe second seating system 514 once the joiner assembly 810 is received,at least in part, in the second drink hole feature 512 of the secondseating system 514; and/or the joiner assembly 810 is also configured tocooperate with the first drink hole feature 502 of the first seatingsystem 504, in which the first drink hole feature 502 has a first innerdiameter 506; and/or the joiner assembly 810 is also configured tocooperate with the second drink hole feature 512 of the second seatingsystem 514, in which the second drink hole feature 512 has a secondinner diameter 516, in which the first inner diameter 506 of the firstdrink hole feature 502 and the second inner diameter 516 of the seconddrink hole feature 512 are different from each other; and/or a liner 702and/or a cover assembly 102; and/or the liner 702 has (is with) a linerimage 705 formed thereon; and/or the liner 702 is configured to beselectively positioned over, at least in part, the holder assembly 802(this is done in such a way that the liner 702, in use, positions theliner image 705 formed thereon in such a way that the liner image 705,in use, faces away from the holder assembly 802); and/or the coverassembly 102 is configured to selectively cover, at least in part, theliner image 705 formed on the liner 702; and/or the cover assembly 102is also configured to reveal (such as to an observer 950), at least inpart, the liner image 705 formed once the liner 702, in use, isselectively positioned over, at least in part, the holder assembly 802;and/or the cover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal (such as toan observer 950), at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on theliner 702 once the cover assembly 102, in use, selectively covers, atleast in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner 702; and/or theliner 702, in use, enhances (changes) an appearance of the holderassembly 802 once the liner 702 is (selectively) positioned between thecover assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802. Clause (14): anapparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clausementioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned inthis paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) a holderassembly 802 including a POS holder 402 configured for utilization witha point-of-sale device 400 (POS device); and/or in which the POS holder402 is configured to be located proximate (adjacent) to thepoint-of-sale device 400; and/or a liner 702 is configured to bepositioned above the POS holder 402; and/or the liner has a liner image705 formed thereon; and/or a cover assembly 102 is configured to bepositioned above the liner 702; and/or the cover assembly 102 is alsoconfigured to reveal (such as to an observer 950), at least in part, theliner image 705 formed on the liner 702; and/or the liner image 705, inuse, improves (changes) an appearance of the point-of-sale device 400once the liner 702 is positioned proximate (adjacent) to the POS holder402, and once the POS holder 402 is positioned proximate (adjacent) tothe point-of-sale device 400; and/or the cover assembly 102 isconfigured to protect, in use, the liner 702 once the cover assembly102, in use, is positioned proximate (adjacent) to the liner 702. Clause(15): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of anyclause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clausementioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising)a holder assembly 802 including a POS holder 402 configured forutilization with a point-of-sale device 400 (POS device); and/or inwhich the POS holder 402 is configured to be located proximate(adjacent) to the point-of-sale device 400; and/or a liner 702 isconfigured to be positioned above the POS holder 402; and/or the linerhaving a liner image 705 formed thereon; and/or the liner image 705, inuse, improves (changes) an appearance of the point-of-sale device 400once the liner 702 is positioned proximate (adjacent) to the POS holder402, and once the POS holder 402 is positioned proximate (adjacent) tothe point-of-sale device 400. Clause (16): an apparatus (either takenalone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph,or any portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including(and not limited to) a liner 702 having a liner surface 704 with a linerimage 705 formed on the liner surface 704; and/or in which the liner 702is configured to be selectively positioned over, at least in part, aholder surface 804 of a holder assembly 802 in such a way that the liner702, in use, positions the liner image 705 being formed on the linersurface 704 so that (such as that) the liner image 705, in use, facesaway from the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802; and/or acover assembly 102 having a cover surface 104, and the cover surface 104of the cover assembly 102 being configured to selectively cover, atleast in part, the liner image 705 being formed on the liner surface 704of the liner 702, and the cover surface 104 of the cover assembly 102also being configured to reveal, at least in part, the liner image 705being formed on the liner surface 704 once: (A) the liner 702, in use,is selectively positioned over, at least in part, the holder surface 804of the holder assembly 802; and/or (B) the cover surface 104 of thecover assembly 102, in use, selectively covers, at least in part, theliner image 705 being formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner 702;and/or whereby the liner 702, in use, visually enhances an appearance ofthe holder assembly 802 once the liner 702 is selectively positionedbetween the cover assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802. Clause (17):an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clausementioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned inthis paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) an engagementfeature 105 configured to selectively engage the cover assembly 102 andthe holder assembly 802 with each other in such a way that theengagement feature 105 securely positions the cover surface 104, in use,to cover, at least in part, the liner image 705 being formed on theliner surface 704 of the liner 702, and in which the liner 702 isselectively positioned over, at least in part, the holder surface 804 ofthe holder assembly 802. Clause (18): an apparatus (either taken alone,or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or anyportion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and notlimited to (comprising) an engagement feature 105 configured toselectively engage the cover assembly 102 and the holder assembly 802with each other in such a way that the engagement feature 105 securelypositions the cover surface 104, in use, to cover, at least in part, theliner image 705 being formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner 702,and in which the liner 702 is selectively positioned over, at least inpart, the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802. Clause (19) anapparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clausementioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned inthis paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) theengagement feature 105 configured to selectively disengage the coverassembly 102 and the holder assembly 802 from each other. Clause (20):an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clausementioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned inthis paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) theengagement feature 105 including a cover-engagement feature 110 beingprovided by the cover assembly 102. Clause (21): an apparatus (eithertaken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in thisparagraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph),including and not limited to (comprising) the engagement feature 105including a cover-engagement feature 110 being provided by the coverassembly 102; and/or also including a holder-engagement feature 808being provided by the holder assembly 802; and/or wherein thecover-engagement feature 110 and the holder-engagement feature 808 areconfigured to selectively engage with each other. Clause (22): anapparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clausementioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned inthis paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) the holderassembly 802 including a food-service tray 902; and/or the holdersurface 804 includes a tray surface 904 being provided by thefood-service tray 902. Clause (23): an apparatus (either taken alone, orwith an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or anyportion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and notlimited to (comprising) the holder assembly 802 including a booster seatassembly 602; and/or the holder surface 804 includes a booster-seatsurface 604 being provided by the booster seat assembly 602. Clause(24): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of anyclause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clausementioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising)the liner 702 and the cover assembly 102 formed as an integral unit.Clause (25): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus ofany clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clausementioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising)the liner 702 and the holder assembly 802 formed as an integral unit.Clause (26): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus ofany clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clausementioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising)the cover assembly 102 and the liner 702 and the holder assembly 802formed as an integral unit. Clause (27): an apparatus (either takenalone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph,or any portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including andnot limited to (comprising) the cover assembly 102 including lateralcover side walls 106 positioned on opposite lateral sides of the coverassembly 102; and/or a rear cover wall 108 extending between the lateralcover side walls 106; and/or a front cover wall 109 extending betweenthe lateral cover side walls 106; and/or the rear cover wall 108 and thefront cover wall 109 are spaced apart from each other. Clause (28): anapparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clausementioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned inthis paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) the liner 702including lateral liner side walls 706 positioned on opposite lateralsides of the liner 702; and/or a rear liner wall 708 extending betweenthe lateral liner side walls 706; and/or a front liner wall 709extending between the lateral liner side walls 706; and/or the rearliner wall 708 and the front liner wall 709 are spaced apart from eachother. Clause (29): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with anapparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion ofany clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to(comprising) the holder assembly 802 including lateral holder side wallspositioned on opposite lateral sides of the holder assembly 802; and/ora rear holder wall extending between the lateral holder side walls;and/or a front holder wall extending between the lateral holder sidewalls. Clause (30): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with anapparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion ofany clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to(comprising) the cover assembly 102 providing a cover passageway 112configured to permit passage, at least in part, of a drink container955; and/or the liner 702 provides (defines) a liner passageway 712configured to permit passage, at least in part, of the drink container955; and/or the holder assembly 802 defines a holder passageway 811configured to permit passage, at least in part, of the drink container955; and/or the cover passageway 112, the liner passageway 712 and theholder passageway 811 are configured to be co-aligned with each otheronce the cover assembly 102 is positioned to cover, in use, the liner702, and once the liner 702 is positioned to cover, in use, the holderassembly 802. Clause (31): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with anapparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion ofany clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to(comprising) peripheral walls of the cover assembly 102 that areconfigured to surround, at least in part, peripheral walls of the liner702 once the cover assembly 102, in use, is received, at least in part,by the liner 702. Clause (32): an apparatus (either taken alone, or withan apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portionof any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to(comprising) peripheral walls of the liner 702 that are configured tosurround (cover), at least in part, peripheral walls of the holderassembly 802 once the liner 702, in use, is received, at least in part,by the holder assembly 802. Clause (33): an apparatus (either takenalone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph,or any portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including andnot limited to (comprising) a holder assembly 802 having a holdersurface 804; and/or a joiner assembly 810 being configured to extendfrom the holder assembly 802; and/or the joiner assembly 810 also beingconfigured to be selectively receivable, at least in part, in a firstdrink hole feature 502 of a first seating system 504; and/or the joinerassembly 810 also being configured to be selectively receivable, atleast in part, in a second drink hole feature 512 of a second seatingsystem 514; and/or the joiner assembly 810 also being configured toselectively securely engage with the first drink hole feature 502 of thefirst seating system 504 once the joiner assembly 810 is received, atleast in part, in the first drink hole feature 502 of the first seatingsystem 504; and/or the joiner assembly 810 also being configured toselectively securely engage with the second drink hole feature 512 ofthe second seating system 514 once the joiner assembly 810 is received,at least in part, in the second drink hole feature 512 of the secondseating system 514; and/or the joiner assembly 810 also being configuredto cooperate with: (A) the first drink hole feature 502 of the firstseating system 504, in which the first drink hole feature 502 has afirst inner diameter 506; and/or (B) the second drink hole feature 512of the second seating system 514, in which the second drink hole feature512 has a second inner diameter 516, in which the first inner diameter506 of the first drink hole feature 502 and the second inner diameter516 of the second drink hole feature 512 are different from each other.Clause (34): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus ofany clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clausementioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising)the joiner assembly 810 is also configured to selectively disengagefrom, the first drink hole feature 502 of the first seating system 504;and/or the joiner assembly 810 is also configured to selectivelydisengage from, the second drink hole feature 512 of the second seatingsystem 514. Clause (35): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with anapparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion ofany clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to(comprising) a holder image 805 configured to be positioned, at least inpart, proximate to (on an external surface of) a holder assembly 802 insuch a way that the holder image 805, in use, faces away from the holderassembly 802 once the holder image 805, in use, is positioned proximateto (on) the holder assembly 802. The holder image 805 is also configuredto face away from the holder assembly 802 once the holder image 805, inuse, is positioned, at least in part, proximate to (on) the holderassembly 802. The holder image 805, in use, visually enhances anappearance of the holder assembly 802 once the holder image 805, in use,is positioned proximate to the holder assembly 802. In accordance withan option, the holder image 805 is configured to selectively connect(couple) with, and selectively disconnect from, the holder assembly 802.In accordance with an option, the holder image 805 is integral with theholder assembly 802. Clause (36): an apparatus (either taken alone, orwith an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or anyportion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and notlimited to (comprising) a cover assembly 102 having a cover image 101formed thereon. The cover assembly 102 is configured to be selectivelypositioned proximate to (over), at least in part, a holder assembly 802in such a way that the cover assembly 102, in use, positions the coverimage 101 so that the cover image 101, in use, faces away from theholder assembly 802 once the cover assembly 102, in use, is selectivelypositioned proximate to, at least in part, the holder assembly 802. Thecover assembly 102 is also configured to visually display, at least inpart, the cover image 101 formed on the cover assembly 102 once thecover assembly 102, in use, is selectively positioned proximate to(over), at least in part, the holder assembly 802. The cover assembly102, in use, visually enhances an appearance of the holder assembly 802once the cover assembly 102 is selectively positioned proximate to(over) the holder assembly 802. In accordance with an option, the coverassembly 102 is configured to selectively connect (couple) with, andselectively disconnect from, the holder assembly 802. Clause (37): anapparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clausementioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned inthis paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising) a liner 702having a liner image 705 formed thereon. The liner 702 is configured tobe selectively positioned proximate to (over), at least in part, aholder assembly 802 in such a way that the liner 702, in use, positionsthe liner image 705 formed on the liner 702 so that the liner image 705,in use, faces away from the holder assembly 802 once the liner 702, inuse, is selectively positioned, at least in part, proximate to theholder assembly 802. The liner 702 is also configured to visuallydisplay, at least in part, the liner image 705 being formed on the liner702 once the liner 702, in use, is selectively positioned proximate to(over), at least in part, the holder assembly 802. The liner 702, inuse, visually enhances an appearance of the holder assembly 802 once theliner 702 is selectively positioned proximate to the holder assembly802. In accordance with an option, the liner 702 is configured toselectively connect (couple) with, and selectively disconnect from, theholder assembly 802. Clause (38): an apparatus (either taken alone, orwith an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or anyportion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and notlimited to (comprising) a liner 702 having a liner surface 704 with aliner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704. The liner 702 isconfigured to be selectively positioned proximate to (over), at least inpart, a holder surface 804 of a holder assembly 802 in such a way thatthe liner 702, in use, positions the liner image 705 formed on the linersurface 704 so that the liner image 705, in use, faces away from theholder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802 once the liner 702, inuse, is selectively positioned proximate to (over), at least in part,the holder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802. The apparatus furtherincludes a cover assembly 102 having a cover surface 104. The coverassembly 102 is configured to selectively cover, at least in part, theliner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner 702. Thecover assembly 102 is also configured to reveal, at least in part, theliner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704 once: (A) the liner 702,in use, is selectively positioned over, at least in part, the holderassembly 802; and (B) the cover assembly 102, in use, selectivelycovers, at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the linersurface 704 of the liner 702. The cover assembly 102 has a cover image101 formed on the cover surface 104 in such a way that the cover image101, in use, is displayed once the cover assembly 102, in use,selectively covers, at least in part, the liner 702, in which the liner702 is positioned proximate to the holder assembly 802. The liner 702,in use, visually enhances an appearance of the holder assembly 802 oncethe liner 702 is selectively positioned between the cover assembly 102and the holder assembly 802. The cover assembly 102, in use, visuallyenhances the appearance of the holder assembly 802 once the coverassembly 102 is selectively positioned proximate to the liner 702, andthe liner 702 is positioned proximate to the holder assembly 802. Inaccordance with an option, the liner 702 is configured to selectivelyconnect (couple) with, and selectively disconnect from, the holderassembly 802. In accordance with an option, the cover assembly 102 isconfigured to selectively connect (couple) with, and selectivelydisconnect from, the holder assembly 802. Clause (39): an apparatus(either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned inthis paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in thisparagraph), including and not limited to (comprising) a liner 702configured to be selectively positioned over, at least in part, a holderassembly 802. The apparatus also includes a cover assembly 102configured to selectively cover, at least in part, the liner 702 oncethe liner 702, in use, is selectively positioned over, at least in part,the holder assembly 802. The cover assembly 102 has a cover image 101formed thereon in such a way that the cover image 101, in use, isdisplayed once the cover assembly 102, in use, selectively covers, atleast in part, the liner 702, in which the liner 702 is positioned over,at least in part, the holder assembly 802. The cover assembly 102, inuse, visually enhances the appearance of the holder assembly 802 and theliner 702 once the cover assembly 102 is selectively positioned over theliner 702, and the liner 702 is positioned over the holder assembly 802.In accordance with an option, the liner 702 is configured to selectivelyconnect (couple) with, and selectively disconnect from, the holderassembly 802. In accordance with an option, the cover assembly 102 isconfigured to selectively connect (couple) with, and selectivelydisconnect from, the holder assembly 802. Clause (40): an apparatus(either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned inthis paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in thisparagraph), including and not limited to (comprising) for theimprovement of advertising revenue in association with the holderassembly 802 (that is, for monetizing the holder assembly 802). Theadvertisement provides a notice or announcement in a public mediumpromoting a product, service, or event or publicizing a job vacancy,etc., and any other kind, and any equivalent thereof. Clause (41): anapparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clausementioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned inthis paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising), in which theapparatus is for enhancing advertising revenue in association with aholder assembly 802. A liner 702 is positioned, at least in part, over aholder surface 804 of the holder assembly 802, in which the liner 702has a liner surface 704 with a liner image 705 formed on the linersurface 704, in such a way that the liner 702, in use, positions theliner image 705 formed on the liner surface 704 in such a way that theliner image 705, in use, faces away from the holder surface 804 of theholder assembly 802. A cover assembly 102 is configured to selectivelycover, at least in part, the liner image 705 formed on the liner surface704 of the liner 702, and the cover assembly 102 has a cover surface104, in which the cover surface 104 of the cover assembly 102 isconfigured to reveal, at least in part, the liner image 705 being formedon the liner surface 704 once: (A) the liner 702, in use, is selectivelypositioned over, at least in part, the holder surface 804 of the holderassembly 802; and (B) the cover surface 104 of the cover assembly 102,in use, selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image 705 beingformed on the liner surface 704 of the liner 702, in which the coverassembly 102 is configured to protect, in use, the liner 702. The linerimage 705 formed on the liner surface 704 of the liner 702 includes, atleast in part, an advertisement. The liner image 705, in use, enhancesadvertising revenue in association with the holder assembly 802 once theliner image 705 is selectively positioned proximate to the holderassembly 802. Clause (42): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with anapparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion ofany clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to(comprising), in which the apparatus is for enhancing advertisingrevenue in association with a holder assembly 802. A liner image 705includes (at least in part) the advertisement, and the liner image 705,in use, enhances advertising revenue in association with the holderassembly 802 once the liner image 705 is selectively positionedproximate to (relative to) the holder assembly 802. Clause (43): anapparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clausementioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned inthis paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising), in which theapparatus is for enhancing advertising revenue in association with aholder assembly 802. A liner 702 is positioned, at least in part,proximate to the holder assembly 802, in which the liner 702 has a linerimage 705. The liner image 705 includes, at least in part, anadvertisement. The liner image 705, in use, enhances advertising revenuein association with the holder assembly 802 once the liner image 705 isselectively positioned proximate to the holder assembly 802. Clause(44): an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of anyclause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clausementioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising),in which the apparatus is for enhancing advertising revenue inassociation with a holder assembly 802. A cover image 101 includes (atleast in part) the advertisement, and the cover image 101, in use,enhances advertising revenue in association with the holder assembly 802once the cover image 101 is selectively positioned proximate to(relative to) the holder assembly 802. Clause (44): an apparatus (eithertaken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in thisparagraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph),including and not limited to (comprising), in which the apparatus is forenhancing advertising revenue in association with a holder assembly 802.A cover assembly 102 is positioned, at least in part, proximate to theholder assembly 802, in which the cover assembly 102 has a cover image101. The cover image 101 includes, at least in part, an advertisement.The cover image 101, in use, enhances advertising revenue in associationwith the holder assembly 802 once the cover image 101 is selectivelypositioned proximate to the holder assembly 802. Clause (45): anapparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clausementioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned inthis paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising), in which theapparatus is for enhancing advertising revenue in association with aholder assembly 802. A holder image 805 includes (at least in part) theadvertisement, and the holder image 805, in use, enhances advertisingrevenue in association with the holder assembly 802 once the holderimage 805 is selectively positioned proximate to (relative to) theholder assembly 802. Clause (47): an apparatus (either taken alone, orwith an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or anyportion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph), including and notlimited to (comprising), in which the apparatus is for enhancingadvertising revenue in association with a holder assembly 802. A holderimage 805 is positioned, at least in part, proximate to the holderassembly 802. The holder image 805 includes, at least in part, anadvertisement. The holder image 805, in use, enhances advertisingrevenue in association with the holder assembly 802 once the holderimage 805 is selectively positioned proximate to the holder assembly802.

Additional Clauses for Holder Assembly (Preferably Having VisuallyEnhanced Appearance, from Clause [1] to Clause [20] Below)

Clause [1]: an apparatus, comprising: a liner having a liner surfacewith a liner image being formed on the liner surface, and the linerbeing configured to be selectively positioned over, at least in part, aholder surface of a holder assembly in such a way that the liner, inuse, positions the liner image being formed on the liner surface in sucha way that the liner image, in use, faces away from the holder surfaceof the holder assembly; and a cover assembly having a cover surface, andthe cover surface of the cover assembly being configured to selectivelycover, at least in part, the liner image being formed on the linersurface of the liner; and the cover surface of the cover assembly alsobeing configured to reveal, at least in part, the liner image beingformed on the liner surface once: (A) the liner, in use, is selectivelypositioned over, at least in part, the holder surface of the holderassembly; and (B) the cover surface of the cover assembly, in use,selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image being formed onthe liner surface of the liner; and whereby the liner, in use, visuallyenhances an appearance of the holder assembly once the liner isselectively positioned between the cover assembly and the holderassembly. Clause [2]: the apparatus of clause [1], further comprising:an engagement feature being configured to selectively engage the coverassembly and the holder assembly with each other in such a way that theengagement feature, in use, securely positions the cover surface, inuse, to cover, at least in part, the liner image being formed on theliner surface of the liner, and in which the liner is selectivelypositioned over, at least in part, the holder surface of the holderassembly. Clause [3]: the apparatus of clause [1], further comprising:an engagement feature being configured to selectively engage the coverassembly and the holder assembly with each other in such a way that theengagement feature, in use, securely positions the cover surface, inuse, to cover, at least in part, the liner image being formed on theliner surface of the liner, and in which the liner is selectivelypositioned over, at least in part, the holder surface of the holderassembly. Clause [4]: the apparatus of clause [3], wherein: theengagement feature is configured to selectively disengage the coverassembly and the holder assembly from each other. Clause [5]: theapparatus of clause [3], wherein: the engagement feature includes: acover-engagement feature being provided by the cover assembly. Clause[6]: the apparatus of clause [3], wherein: the engagement featureincludes: a cover-engagement feature being provided by the coverassembly; and a holder-engagement feature being provided by the holderassembly; and wherein the cover-engagement feature and theholder-engagement feature are configured to selectively engage with eachother. Clause [7]: the apparatus of clause [1], wherein: the holderassembly includes a food-service tray; and the holder surface includes atray surface being provided by the food-service tray. Clause [8]: theapparatus of clause [1], wherein: the holder assembly includes a boosterseat assembly; and the holder surface includes a booster-seat surfacebeing provided by the booster seat assembly. Clause [9]: the apparatusof clause [1], wherein: the liner and the cover assembly are formed asan integral unit. Clause [10]: the apparatus of clause [1], wherein: theliner and the holder assembly are formed as an integral unit. Clause[11]: the apparatus of clause [1], wherein: the cover assembly and theliner and the holder assembly are formed as an integral unit. Clause[12]: the apparatus of clause [1], wherein: the cover assembly includes:lateral cover side walls positioned on opposite lateral sides of thecover assembly; and a rear cover wall extending between the lateralcover side walls; and a front cover wall extending between the lateralcover side walls; and the rear cover wall and the front cover wall arespaced apart from each other. Clause [13]: the apparatus of clause [1],wherein: the liner includes: lateral liner side walls positioned onopposite lateral sides of the liner; and a rear liner wall extendingbetween the lateral liner side walls; and a front liner wall extendingbetween the lateral liner side walls; and the rear liner wall and thefront liner wall are spaced apart from each other. Clause [14]: theapparatus of clause [1], wherein: the holder assembly includes: lateralholder side walls positioned on opposite lateral sides of the holderassembly; and a rear holder wall extending between the lateral holderside walls; and a front holder wall extending between the lateral holderside walls. Clause [15]: the apparatus of clause [1], wherein: the coverassembly provides a cover passageway configured to permit passage, atleast in part, of a drink container; and the liner provides a linerpassageway configured to permit passage, at least in part, of the drinkcontainer; and the holder assembly defines a holder passagewayconfigured to permit passage, at least in part, of the drink container;and the cover passageway, the liner passageway and the holder passagewayare configured to be co-aligned with each other once the cover assemblyis positioned to cover, in use, the liner, and once the liner ispositioned to cover, in use, the holder assembly. Clause [16]: theapparatus of clause [1], wherein: a peripheral cover wall of the coverassembly is configured to surround, at least in part, a peripheral linerwall of the liner once the cover assembly, in use, is received, at leastin part, by the liner. Clause [17]: the apparatus of clause [1],wherein: a peripheral liner wall of the liner is configured to surround(cover), at least in part, a peripheral holder wall of the holderassembly once the liner, in use, is received, at least in part, by theholder assembly. Clause [18]: a method for enhancing a holder assembly,comprising: positioning a liner, at least in part, over a holder surfaceof the holder assembly, in which the liner has a liner surface with aliner image formed on the liner surface, in such a way that the liner,in use, positions the liner image formed on the liner surface in such away that the liner image, in use, faces away from the holder surface ofthe holder assembly; and selectively covering, at least in part, theliner image formed on the liner surface of the liner with a coverassembly having a cover surface, in which the cover surface of the coverassembly is configured to reveal, at least in part, the liner imagebeing formed on the liner surface once: (A) the liner, in use, isselectively positioned over, at least in part, the holder surface of theholder assembly; and (B) the cover surface of the cover assembly, inuse, selectively covers, at least in part, the liner image being formedon the liner surface of the liner, in which the cover assembly isconfigured to protect, in use, the liner; and whereby the liner, in use,visually enhances an appearance of the holder assembly once the liner isselectively positioned between the cover assembly and the holderassembly. Clause [19]: an apparatus, comprising: a holder assemblyhaving a holder surface; and a joiner assembly being configured toextend from the holder assembly; and the joiner assembly also beingconfigured to be selectively receivable, at least in part, in a firstdrink hole feature of a first seating system; and the joiner assemblyalso being configured to be selectively receivable, at least in part, ina second drink hole feature of a second seating system; and the joinerassembly also being configured to selectively securely engage with thefirst drink hole feature of the first seating system once the joinerassembly is received, at least in part, in the first drink hole featureof the first seating system; and the joiner assembly also beingconfigured to selectively securely engage with the second drink holefeature of the second seating system once the joiner assembly isreceived, at least in part, in the second drink hole feature of thesecond seating system; and the joiner assembly also being configured tocooperate with: (A) the first drink hole feature of the first seatingsystem having a first inner diameter; and (B) the second drink holefeature of the second seating system having a second inner diameter, inwhich the first inner diameter of the first drink hole feature and thesecond inner diameter of the second drink hole feature are differentfrom each other. Clause [20]: the apparatus of clause [19], wherein: thejoiner assembly is also configured to selectively disengage from, thefirst drink hole feature of the first seating system; and the joinerassembly is also configured to selectively disengage from, the seconddrink hole feature of the second seating system.

Abstract (for Holder Assembly Having Visually Enhanced Appearance)

Apparatus includes a liner with a liner image. The liner is configuredto be selectively positioned over a holder surface of a holder assembly.This is done in such a way that the liner, in use, positions the linerimage in such a way that the liner image, in use, faces away from theholder assembly. A cover assembly is configured to selectively cover theliner image of the liner. The cover assembly is also configured toreveal the liner image formed on the liner once: (A) the liner, in use,is selectively positioned over the holder assembly, and (B) the coverassembly, in use, selectively covers the liner image formed on theliner. The liner, in use, visually enhances (changes) an appearance ofthe holder assembly once the liner is selectively positioned between thecover assembly and the holder assembly. The cover assembly is configuredto protect, in use, the liner once the cover assembly, in use, ispositioned proximate (adjacent) to the liner.

Detailed Description of the Non-Limiting Embodiment(s) (for Venue SeatHaving Liner and Cover)

FIG. 55 depicts a rear perspective view of an embodiment of an apparatusincluding a venue seat 1500 including a cover 1102 and a liner 1702having a liner image 1705. Referring to the embodiment as depicted inFIG. 55, the apparatus includes (and is not limited to) a synergisticcombination of a venue seat 1500, a liner 1702, and a cover 1102 (inaccordance with a first major aspect).

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the venue seat 1500has an outward appearance that is viewed (is viewable, is detected by)an observer 1950.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the liner 1702 has aliner surface 1704 on which a liner image 1705 is formed on the linersurface 1704. The liner 1702 is positioned on (over) the venue seat 1500with the liner image 1705 facing outwardly. The liner image 1705 changes(amends, adapts, alters) the outward appearance of the venue seat 1500(once the liner 1702 is positioned on the venue seat 1500 with the linerimage 1705 facing outwardly). It will be appreciated that in accordancewith a preferred embodiment, the cover 1102 and the liner 1702 areintegrally formed to each other. In accordance with another embodiment,the cover 1102 and the liner 1702 are separable from each other.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the cover 1102 isfixedly positioned on (positioned over, or attaches to), and covers, theliner image 1705 of the liner 1702. The cover 1102 is for protecting (isconfigured to protect) the liner image 1705 of the liner 1702 (once thecover 1102 is placed over the liner image 1705 of the liner 1702). Thecover 1102 is configured to protect the liner image 1705 formed on theliner 1702 (once the cover 1102 is positioned on the liner image 1705).For instance, the cover 1102 may be fixedly attached to a portion of thevenue seat 1500.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the liner image1705, preferably, enhances the outward appearance of the venue seat1500. The liner image 1705, preferably, increases the advertisingrevenue of the venue seat 1500. The liner 1702 may be replaced(exchanged) from time to time (periodically). Preferably, the linerimage 1705 includes, at least in part, an advertising image (also calledan advertisement).

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the apparatusincludes (and is not limited to) a synergistic combination of a liner1702 and a cover 1102 (in accordance with a second major aspect). Theapparatus does not include the venue seat 1500 (in accordance with thesecond major aspect). The liner 1702 is for utilization with a venueseat 1500 having an outward appearance that is viewable by an observer1950. The liner 1702 has a liner surface 1704 on which a liner image1705 is formed on the liner surface 1704. The liner 1702 is positionableon the venue seat 1500 with the liner image 1705 facing outwardly. Theliner image 1705 changes the outward appearance of the venue seat 1500once the liner 1702 is positioned on the venue seat 1500 with the linerimage 1705 facing outwardly. The cover 1102 is for utilization with thevenue seat 1500. The cover 1102 is configured to be fixedly positionedon, and cover, the liner image 1705 of the liner 1702. The cover 1102protects the liner image 1705 of the liner 1702 once the cover 1102 ispositioned on the liner image 1705. The cover 1102 is configured to befixedly attachable to a portion of the venue seat 1500.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the venue seat 1500is associated with a venue. The venue seat 1500 may be installed in(configured to be positioned in) and/or installed in the venue. Thevenue includes a place where something (an event) happens, a place whereany type of event may occur, etc., and any other kind, and anyequivalent thereof. The venue may include an organized event, such as amusical concert, a conference, a sports event, a performing-arts event,a political rally, an amusement park ride, a ride (in general), etc.,and any other kind, and any equivalent thereof. The venue is selectedfrom the group consisting of an organized event, a musical concert, aconference, a sports event, a performing-arts event, a political rally,an amusement park ride, a ride. Embodiments of the venue seat 1500 (alsocalled a venue seating system) may include a stadium seat, a stadiumchair, a theater seat of a theater, a bleacher (a collection of fixedbenches) of a sports stadium, an airliner seat of an airliner, arollercoaster seat of a rollercoaster, a train seat of a train, a busseat of a bus, a vehicle seat of a vehicle (generally), etc., and anyother kind, and any equivalent thereof. The venue seat 1500 is selectedfrom the group consisting of a stadium seat, a stadium chair, a theaterseat of a theater, a bleacher, an airliner seat, a rollercoaster seat, atrain seat, a bus seat, a vehicle seat. For instance, the airliner seatis a seat on an airliner (airplane) in which passengers are accommodatedfor the duration of the journey. The airliner seats are arranged in rowsrunning across the fuselage of the airliner. The airliner represents(provides) a venue for the users of the airliner (for instance, theusers may be entertained while seated).

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the liner image 1705may be called an icon, such as ¥, a symbol, text, a logo, a picture,etc., any other kind, and any equivalent thereof. The liner image 1705is selected from the group consisting of an icon, a symbol, text, alogo, a picture, a light-emitting component, and a light-emittingelectronic component. The light-emitting component may include aluminescent material (also called a glow-in-the-dark material, etc.),and any equivalent thereof. The liner image 1705 is configured to emitlight or photons). The luminescent material may include a phosphormaterial that emits light (infrared to ultraviolet, etc.) under externalenergy excitation. The light-emitting component may include aphoto-luminescent material (such as a fluorescent material, aphosphorescent material, etc., and any equivalent thereof. Thelight-emitting electronic component may include an LED (a light-emittingdiode), etc., and any equivalent thereof. The liner image 1705 mayinclude a lighted image and/or emitted light (such as, from any type oflight source). It will be appreciated that a battery, a solar collectorand/or any electrical energy source may be utilized to provideelectrical power to the light-emitting electronic component (in order topermit the light-emitting electronic component to emit light as an imageassociated with the liner image 1705, etc.). For instance, the linerimage 1705 may be made of ink placed (directly or indirectly) on theliner 1702 via a printing process, etc., any other kind, and anyequivalent thereof. The liner image 1705, in use, provides visualenhancement (visual improvement) of the venue seat 1500. The liner image1705, in use, improves (enhances) the visual appeal of the venue seat1500. The liner image 1705 includes (at least in part) an advertisement(an advertising image). The liner image 1705, in use, enhancesadvertising revenue in association with the venue seat 1500 once theliner image 1705 is selectively positioned to (on, proximate to,relative to) the venue seat 1500.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, there is provided amethod for enhancing (improving) an outward appearance (a value, theadvertising revenue) of (in association with) the venue seat 1500 (thatis, for monetizing the venue seat 1500).

The method includes positioning the liner 1702, at least in part, on aportion of the venue seat 1500. The liner image 1705, in use, enhancesadvertising revenue of (in association with) the venue seat 1500 oncethe liner image 1705 is selectively positioned proximate to the venueseat 1500. The venue seat 1500 is reusable, so it may be desirable toselectively change or enhance the visual aspect of the venue seat 1500(from time to time, whenever appropriate). The venue seat 1500 mayconvey a marking (an indication of date, information, indicia,advertising image, etc.) to the user of the venue seat 1500. Theindication (symbol, etc.) may provide and/or enhance (improve) theentertainment value and/or the economic value of the venue seat 1500. Itmay be advantageous to change (replace) the liner 1702 having the linerimage 1705 (for placement on the venue seat 1500) from time to time (asmay be required). The method of advertising provides a notice orannouncement in a public medium for promoting a product, service, orevent or publicizing a job vacancy, etc., and any other kind, and anyequivalent thereof.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, there is provided amethod for changing an outward appearance of a venue seat 1500 having anoutward appearance that is viewable by an observer 1950. The methodincludes and is not limited to positioning a liner 1702 (in which theliner 1702 has a liner surface 1704 on which a liner image 1705 isformed thereon) on the venue seat 1500 with the liner image 1705 facingoutwardly; the liner image 1705 changes the outward appearance of thevenue seat 1500 once the liner 1702 is positioned on the venue seat 1500with the liner image 1705 facing outwardly. The method also includes andis not limited to fixedly positioning a cover 1102 on, and covering, theliner image 1705 of the liner 1702, in which the cover 1102 protects theliner image 1705 of the liner 1702 once the cover 1102 is positioned onthe liner image 1705. The method also includes and is not limited tofixedly attaching the cover 1102 to a portion of the venue seat 1500.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, there is provided amethod for enhancing advertising revenue in association with the venueseat 1500. The method includes and is not limited to positioning theliner 1702, at least in part, over a surface (such as the rear seatsection 1501) of the venue seat 1500. The liner 1702 has a liner surface1704 with the liner image 1705 is formed on the liner surface 1704. Theliner 1702, in use, positions the liner image 1705 formed on the linersurface 1704 in such a way that the liner image 1705, in use, faces awayfrom the venue seat 1500. The method also includes and is not limited toselectively covering, at least in part, the liner image 1705 formed onthe liner surface 1704 of the liner 1702 with a cover 1102 having acover surface 1104. The cover surface 1104 of the cover 1102 isconfigured to reveal, at least in part, the liner image 1705 formed onthe liner surface 1704 once: (A) the liner 1702, in use, is selectivelypositioned over, at least in part, the venue seat 1500; and (B) thecover surface 1104 of the cover 1102, in use, selectively covers, atleast in part, the liner image 1705 formed on the liner surface 1704 ofthe liner 1702, in which the cover 1102 is configured to protect, inuse, the liner 1702. The liner image 1705 formed on the liner surface1704 of the liner 1702 includes, at least in part, an advertising image(logo, corporate logo, brand logo, etc.), and any other kind, and anyequivalent thereof. The liner image 1705, in use, enhances advertisingrevenue in association with the venue seat 1500 once the liner image1705 is selectively positioned proximate to (on or over) the venue seat1500.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the liner 1702 mayinclude a flexible material (such as vinyl) and/or an inflexiblematerial (such as a sheet of rigid plastic material). The liner 1702 mayinclude a transparent material and/or a translucent material. The liner1702 may include a light-transmissive material configured to permit (atleast in part) transmission of light through the cover 1102. The liner1702 may be configured to permit the passage (transmission) of light, atleast in part, through the cover 1102.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the cover 1102 has acover surface 1104. The cover 1102 may include a flexible material (suchas vinyl) and/or may include an inflexible material (such as a sheet ofrigid plastic material). The cover 1102 may include a transparentmaterial and/or may include a translucent material. The cover 1102includes a light-transmissive material configured to permit (at least inpart) transmission of light through the cover 1102. The cover 1102 isconfigured to permit the passage (transmission) of light, at least inpart, through the cover 1102. The cover 1102 is fixedly positioned on,at least in part, the liner surface 1704 and the liner image 1705 of theliner 1702. The cover 1102 covers the liner image 1705 so that the linerimage 1705 is shown (revealed or is visible) to an observer 1950. Theliner image 1705 is visually detectable by the observer 1950 once thecover 1102 is fixedly positioned on, at least in part, the liner surface1704 and the liner image 1705 of the liner 1702. The cover 1102, in use,permits exposure (visual exposure) of the liner image 1705 of the liner1702. The cover 1102 is configured to shield or protect the liner image1705 from inadvertent or unwanted damage. The cover 1102 is configuredto protect, at least in part, the liner 1702 (and/or the liner image1705) from unwanted damage and/or unwanted removal. Once the liner 1702is placed on the venue seat 1500, the liner image 1705, in use, enhancesutilization of (provides visual enhancement of) the venue seat 1500. Theliner image 1705 may assist in developing a positive emotionalexperience when using the combination of the cover 1102, the liner 1702and the venue seat 1500.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the apparatusincludes (and is not limited to) a cover connector 1110. The coverconnector 1110 fixedly attaches the cover 1102 to the venue seat 1500 sothat the liner 1702 becomes sandwiched between (a portion of) the venueseat 1500 and the cover 1102. For instance, the cover connector 1110fixedly attaches (directly or indirectly) the cover 1102 to the venueseat 1500. In accordance with a first option, the cover connector 1110is configured to fixedly attach the cover 1102 to the venue seat 1500.In accordance with a second option, the cover connector 1110 may extendfrom, and be integrally formed to, the cover 1102. The cover connector1110 may be separable from the cover 1102. For instance, the rear seatsection 1501 (also called a rear cover or a back cover) of the venueseat 1500 may be removed (by removing the cover connector 1110), andthen the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 may be positioned over the rearsection of the venue seat 1500; then, the cover connector 1110 isutilized to connect (fixedly connect) the liner 1702 and the cover 1102to the rear section of the venue seat 1500. The cover connector 1110 isconfigured to be removed so that the cover 1102 may be detached from thevenue seat 1500, and the liner 1702 may be removed away from the rearseat section 1501 of the venue seat 1500. The cover connector 1110 mayinclude the existing connectors of (installed with) the venue seat 1500.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 55, the venue seat 1500has a seat surface, such as a rear seat section 1501 that generallyextends along a vertical direction. The liner 1702 is positioned on therear seat section 1501 of the venue seat 1500. The liner surface 1704and the liner image 1705 face away from the rear seat section 1501 oncethe liner 1702 is positioned on the rear seat section 1501 of the venueseat 1500. It will be appreciated that some of the descriptions of theembodiment as depicted in FIG. 55 may be applicable to any one or moreof the embodiments of FIG. 56 to FIG. 81.

FIG. 56 and FIG. 57 depict a front perspective view (FIG. 56) and a topview (FIG. 57) of embodiments of the apparatus of FIG. 55. Referring tothe embodiment as depicted in FIG. 56, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102are mounted (fixedly mounted) to a lateral outer side edge portion of anupper section of the venue seat 1500. The cover connector 1110 connectsthe cover 1102 to the venue seat 1500. The cover connector 1110 may bean existing connector of the venue seat 1500. Referring to theembodiment as depicted in FIG. 57, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 aremounted (fixedly mounted) to a lateral outer top edge portion of theupper section of the venue seat 1500. The cover connector 1110 connectsthe cover 1102 to the venue seat 1500. The cover connector 1110 may bean existing connector of the venue seat 1500. The liner image 1705 ispositioned on the liner surface 1704 of the liner 1702. The cover 1102is placed over the liner 1702.

FIG. 58 and FIG. 59 depict a front perspective view (FIG. 58) and a topview (FIG. 59) of embodiments of the apparatus of FIG. 55. Referring tothe embodiment as depicted in FIG. 58, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102are mounted (fixedly mounted) to a lateral outer side edge portion of anarm rest 1502 of the venue seat 1500. A cup holder 1503 extends from anend section of the arm rest 1502. The liner image 1705 faces away fromthe venue seat 1500 (once the liner 1702 is installed to the venue seat1500). The cover connector 1110 connects the cover 1102 to the venueseat 1500. The cover connector 1110 may be an existing connector of thevenue seat 1500.

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 59, the liner 1702 andthe cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly mounted) to a lateral outer uppersurface of an arm rest 1502 of the venue seat 1500. The arm rest 1502provides a cup holder 1503 (also called a drinking cup holder, etc.).The liner image 1705 faces away from the venue seat 1500 (once the liner1702 is installed to the venue seat 1500). The cover connector 1110connects the cover 1102 to the venue seat 1500. The cover connector 1110may be an existing connector of the venue seat 1500.

FIG. 60 and FIG. 61 depict perspective views of embodiments of theapparatus of FIG. 55. Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG.60 and FIG. 61, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedlymounted) to an arm rest 1502 of the venue seat 1500. The liner 1702 andthe cover 1102 each cover (at least in part) at least a portion of thearm rest 1502 and/or at least a portion of the cup holder 1503. The cupholder 1503 extends from the arm rest 1502. The cover connector 1110(depicted in FIG. 61) connects the cover 1102 to the venue seat 1500.The cover connector 1110 may be an existing connector of the venue seat1500. The cover 1102 is positioned over the liner 1702, and the liner1702 is positioned of a portion of the venue seat 1500. The liner image1705 is positioned on the liner surface 1704 of the liner 1702.

FIG. 62 and FIG. 63 depict perspective views of embodiments of theapparatus of FIG. 55. Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG.62 and FIG. 63, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are inserted over(positioned over) the upper back rest 1506 of the venue seat 1500. Theliner 1702 and the cover 1102 each cover (at least in part) at least aportion of the upper back rest 1506. The cover 1102 forms a sleevecover. The liner 1702 is inserted into the sleeve cover. The coverconnector 1110 (depicted in FIG. 63) connects the cover 1102 to thevenue seat 1500. The cover connector 1110 may be an existing connectorof the venue seat 1500. The liner 1702 includes or provides a linersurface 1704. The liner image 1705 is placed (located) on the linersurface 1704.

FIG. 64 and FIG. 65 depict a front perspective view (FIG. 64) and a topview (FIG. 65) of embodiments of the apparatus of FIG. 55. Referring tothe embodiment as depicted in FIG. 64, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102are mounted (fixedly mounted) to a lateral outer side edge portion of anarm rest 1502 of the venue seat 1500. The liner image 1705 is positionedon the liner surface 1704 of the liner 1702. Referring to the embodimentas depicted in FIG. 65, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted(fixedly mounted) to a lateral outer upper surface of an arm rest 1502of the venue seat 1500. The liner image 1705 is positioned on the linersurface 1704 of the liner 1702.

FIG. 66 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the apparatus ofFIG. 55. Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 66, the liner1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly mounted) to a frontalportion 1508 of the venue seat 1500. The cover connector 1110 attaches(fixedly attaches) the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 to an outer upperedge portion of the venue seat 1500. The liner image 1705 is positionedon the liner surface 1704 of the liner 1702.

FIG. 67 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the apparatus ofFIG. 55. Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 67, the liner1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly mounted) to a lower seatsection 1510 of the venue seat 1500. The user may sit onto the lowerseat section 1510. The cover connector 1110 attaches (fixedly attaches)the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 to the lower seat section 1510 of thevenue seat 1500. Alternatively, the cover connector 1110 is part of(extends from) the cover 1102. The cover connector 1110 may extend from(and may be integral with, integrated with) the cover 1102. The linerimage 1705 is positioned on the liner surface 1704 of the liner 1702.

FIG. 68 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the apparatus ofFIG. 55. Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 68, the venueseat 1500 includes a bleacher. The liner 1702 and the cover 1102 aremounted (fixedly mounted) to a section of the bleacher. The coverconnector 1110 attaches (fixedly attaches) the liner 1702 and the cover1102 to a portion of the bleacher. For instance, the liner 1702 and thecover 1102 are mounted (fixedly mounted) to vertically extending sectionof the bleacher. For instance, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 aremounted (fixedly mounted) to a seat portion of the bleacher. Forinstance, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedlymounted) to foot path portion of the bleacher. The bleacher (also calleda stand) provides tiered rows of benches found at a venue, such as asports field, a spectator event, etc. Stairways provide access to thehorizontal rows of seats, often with every other step gaining access toa row of benches. Benches range from simple planks to elaborate oneswith backrests. The cover connector 1110 may extend from (and may beintegral with, integrated with) the cover 1102. The liner image 1705 ispositioned on the liner surface 1704 of the liner 1702. The cover 1102includes a cover surface 1104 (also called a protective cover surface).

FIG. 69 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the apparatus ofFIG. 55. Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 69, the liner1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly mounted) to an outer lowerseat section 1512 of the venue seat 1500. The outer lower seat section1512 (also called a bottom seat portion) becomes exposed once the seatsection of the venue seat 1500 becomes folded; the user no longer usesthe venue seat 1500, and the venue seat 1500 may be folded into acollapsed state, as depicted. The cover connector 1110 attaches (fixedlyattaches) the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 to the outer lower seatsection 1512 of the venue seat 1500. The liner image 1705 is positionedon the liner surface 1704 of the liner 1702. The cover 1102 provides(includes) a cover surface 1104 (also called a protective coversurface), through which the liner image 1705 may be viewed (by anobserver).

FIG. 70 and FIG. 71 depict side views of the embodiments of theapparatus of FIG. 55. Referring to the embodiments as depicted in FIG.70 and FIG. 71, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedlymounted) to an outer lateral side section 1514 of the venue seat 1500.The cover connector 1110 attaches (fixedly attaches) the liner 1702 andthe cover 1102 to the outer lateral side section 1514 of the venue seat1500. The liner image 1705 is positioned on the liner surface 1704 ofthe liner 1702. The cover 1102 provides (includes) a cover surface 1104(also called a protective cover surface), through which the liner image1705 may be viewed (by an observer).

FIG. 72 and FIG. 73 depict rear perspective views of the embodiments ofthe apparatus of FIG. 55. Referring to the embodiments as depicted inFIG. 72 and FIG. 73, the venue seat 1500 includes an airliner seat witha planar foldable tray 1516. The liner 1702 and the cover 1102 aremounted (fixedly mounted) to an upper planar section of the planarfoldable tray 1516 of the airliner seat. The cover connector 1110attaches (fixedly attaches) the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 to theupper planar section of the foldable tray of the airliner seat. In thismanner, the liner image 1705 is exposed for viewing by the passenger ofan airliner once the foldable tray is placed in an open position (asdepicted) for usage by the passenger. The cover connector 1110 mayextend from (and may be integral with, integrated with) the cover 1102.Generally, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are fixedly mounted to theplanar foldable tray 1516 of the airliner seat. The liner image 1705 ispositioned on the liner surface 1704 of the liner 1702. The cover 1102provides (includes) a cover surface 1104 (also called a protective coversurface), through which the liner image 1705 may be viewed (by anobserver).

FIG. 74 and FIG. 75 depict rear perspective views of the embodiments ofthe apparatus of FIG. 55. Referring to the embodiments as depicted inFIG. 74 and FIG. 75, the venue seat 1500 includes an airliner seat witha planar foldable tray 1516. The liner 1702 and the cover 1102 aremounted (fixedly mounted) to a lower planar section of the foldable trayof the airliner seat. The cover connector 1110 attaches (fixedlyattaches) the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 to the lower planar sectionof the foldable tray of the airliner seat. In this manner, the linerimage 1705 is exposed for viewing by the passenger of an airliner oncethe foldable tray is placed in a storage position (as depicted). Thecover connector 1110 may extend from (and may be integral with,integrated with) the cover 1102.

FIG. 76 and FIG. 77 depict rear perspective views of the embodiments ofthe apparatus of FIG. 55. Referring to the embodiments as depicted inFIG. 76 and FIG. 77, the venue seat 1500 includes an airliner seat witha planar foldable tray 1516. The cover 1102 forms a sleeve cover. Theliner 1702 is inserted into the sleeve cover. The liner 1702 and thecover 1102 are inserted over (positioned over) an edge portion of thefoldable planar tray of the airliner seat. The liner 1702 and the cover1102 each cover (at least in part) at least a portion of the planarfoldable tray 1516. The liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted(fixedly mounted) to the planar foldable tray 1516 of the airliner seat.The cover connector 1110 connects the cover 1102 (once the liner 1702receives (at least in part) the planar foldable tray 1516, and the cover1102 receives (at least in part) the liner 1702 (with the planarfoldable tray 1516 received in the liner 1702). The liner image 1705 ispositioned on the liner surface 1704 of the liner 1702. The cover 1102provides (includes) a cover surface 1104 (also called a protective coversurface), through which the liner image 1705 may be viewed (by anobserver).

FIG. 78 and FIG. 79 depict perspective front views of an embodiment ofthe apparatus of FIG. 55, in which the apparatus includes (or isutilized with) a cup holder 1503. Referring to the embodiment asdepicted in FIG. 78, a cup holder 1503 is coupled to the venue seat 1500(which may include being positioned between venue seats, etc.). Forinstance, the cup holder 1503 is coupled (connected) to an outer edgesection of the venue seat 1500. The cup holder 1503 may extend rearwardfrom the rear section of the venue seat 1500 (once the cup holder 1503is connected to the venue seat 1500). The cup holder 1503 may extendforward from the front section of the venue seat 1500 (once the cupholder 1503 is connected to the venue seat 1500).

Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 79, the liner 1702 andthe cover 1102 are positioned on an outer surface of the cup holder 1503of the venue seat 1500 (depicted in FIG. 78). The liner 1702 and thecover 1102 each cover (at least in part) at least a portion of the cupholder 1503 of the venue seat 1500 (depicted in FIG. 78). The liner 1702and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly mounted) to the cup holder 1503of the venue seat 1500 (depicted in FIG. 78). The cover connector 1110may extend from (and may be integral with) the cover 1102. In accordancewith a general aspect, the cup holder 1503 is coupled to the venue seat1500, and the liner 1702 and the cover 1102 are positioned on a portionof the cup holder 1503. The liner 1702 has a liner surface 1704 on whichthe liner image 1705 is formed thereon. The liner 1702 is, preferably,flexible.

FIG. 80 and FIG. 81 depict rear perspective views of the cup holder 1503of FIG. 78. Referring to the embodiment as depicted in FIG. 80, the cupholder 1503 provides (includes) a flat rear portion 1505. Referring tothe embodiment as depicted in FIG. 81, the liner 1702 and the cover 1102are positioned on the flat rear portion 1505 of the cup holder 1503 ofthe venue seat 1500 (depicted in FIG. 78). The liner 1702 and the cover1102 each cover (at least in part) at least a portion of the flat rearportion 1505 of the cup holder 1503 of the venue seat 1500. The liner1702 and the cover 1102 are mounted (fixedly mounted) to the flat rearportion 1505. The cover connector 1110 may extend from (and may beintegral with) the cover 1102. The liner 1702 provides the liner surface1704 on which the liner image 1705 is formed thereon.

Additional Description (Venue Seat, Etc.)

The following clauses (clause {1} to clause {26} are offered as furtherdescription of the examples of the venue seat. Any one or more of thefollowing clauses may be combinable with any other one or more of thefollowing clauses and/or with any subsection or a portion or portions ofany other clause and/or combination and permutation of clauses. Any oneof the following clauses may stand on its own merit without having to becombined with any other clause or with any portion of any other clause,etc. Clause {1}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatusof any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clausementioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising)a synergistic combination of a liner for utilization with a venue seathaving an outward appearance that is viewable by an observer; and acover for utilization with the venue seat; and the liner having a linersurface on which a liner image is formed on the liner surface; and theliner being positionable on the venue seat with the liner image facingoutwardly; and the liner image changing the outward appearance of thevenue seat once the liner is positioned on the venue seat with the linerimage facing outwardly; and the cover being configured to be fixedlypositioned on, and covering, the liner image of the liner; and the coverprotecting the liner image of the liner once the cover is positioned onthe liner image. Clause {2}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or withan apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portionof any clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein the cover isconfigured to be fixedly attachable to a portion of the venue seat.Clause {3}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus ofany clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clausementioned in this paragraph), including and not limited to (comprising)a synergistic combination of a venue seat; and a liner; and a cover; andthe venue seat having an outward appearance that is viewable by anobserver; and the liner having a liner surface on which a liner image isformed on the liner surface; and the liner being positioned on the venueseat with the liner image facing outwardly; and the liner image changingthe outward appearance of the venue seat once the liner is positioned onthe venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly; and the coverbeing fixedly positioned on, and covering, the liner image of the liner;and the cover protecting the liner image of the liner once the cover ispositioned on the liner image. Clause {4}: an apparatus (either takenalone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph,or any portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein thecover is fixedly attached to a portion of the venue seat. Clause {5}: anapparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clausementioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned inthis paragraph) wherein the liner image includes, at least in part, anadvertising image; and the liner image increases an advertising revenueof the venue seat. Clause {6}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or withan apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portionof any clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein the liner isreplaceable from time to time. Clause {7}: an apparatus (either takenalone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph,or any portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein thevenue seat is associated with a venue; and the venue is selected fromthe group consisting of an organized event, a musical concert, aconference, a sports event, a performing-arts event, a political rally,an amusement park ride, a ride. Clause {8}: an apparatus (either takenalone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph,or any portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein thevenue seat is selected from the group consisting of a stadium seat, astadium chair, a theater seat, a bleacher, an airliner seat, arollercoaster seat, a train seat, a bus seat, a vehicle seat. Clause{9}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of anyclause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clausementioned in this paragraph) wherein the liner image is selected fromthe group consisting of an icon, a symbol, text, a logo, a picture, alight-emitting component, a light-emitting electronic component. Clause{10}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of anyclause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clausementioned in this paragraph), further including and not limited to(comprising) a cover connector; and the cover connector is configured tofixedly attach the cover to the venue seat so that the liner becomessandwiched between the venue seat and the cover. Clause {11}: anapparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clausementioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned inthis paragraph) wherein the venue seat has a rear seat section thatgenerally extends along a vertical direction; and the liner ispositioned on the rear seat section of the venue seat; and the linersurface and the liner image face away from the rear seat section oncethe liner is positioned on the rear seat section of the venue seat.Clause {12}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus ofany clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clausementioned in this paragraph) wherein the liner and the cover are fixedlymounted to a lateral outer side edge portion of an upper section of thevenue seat. Clause {13}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with anapparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion ofany clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein the liner and the coverare fixedly mounted to a lateral outer top edge portion of an uppersection of the venue seat. Clause {14}: an apparatus (either takenalone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph,or any portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein theliner and the cover are fixedly mounted to a lateral outer side edgeportion of an arm rest of the venue seat; and a cup holder extends froman end section of the arm rest. Clause {15}: an apparatus (either takenalone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph,or any portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein theliner and the cover are fixedly mounted to a lateral outer upper surfaceof an arm rest of the venue seat. Clause {16}: an apparatus (eithertaken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in thisparagraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph)wherein an arm rest extends from the venue seat; and a cup holderextends from an end section of the arm rest; and the liner and the coverare fixedly mounted to the arm rest of the venue seat; and the liner andthe cover each cover, at least in part, at least a portion of the armrest; and the liner and the cover each cover, at least in part, at leasta portion of the cup holder; and the cup holder extends from the armrest. Clause {17}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with anapparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion ofany clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein the liner and the coverare positioned over an upper back rest of the venue seat; and the linerand the cover each cover, at least in part, at least a portion of theupper back rest; and the cover forms a sleeve cover; and the liner isinserted into the sleeve cover. Clause {18}: an apparatus (either takenalone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph,or any portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein theliner and the cover are fixedly mounted to a lateral outer side edgeportion of an arm rest of the venue seat. Clause {19}: an apparatus(either taken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned inthis paragraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in thisparagraph) wherein the liner and the cover are fixedly mounted to alateral outer upper surface of an arm rest of the venue seat. Clause{20}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with an apparatus of anyclause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion of any clausementioned in this paragraph) wherein the liner and the cover are fixedlymounted to a frontal portion of the venue seat; and the cover connectorfixedly attaches the liner and the cover to an outer upper edge portionof the venue seat. Clause {21}: an apparatus (either taken alone, orwith an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or anyportion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein the liner andthe cover are fixedly mounted to a lower seat section of the venue seat;and the cover connector fixedly attaches the liner and the cover to thelower seat section of the venue seat. Clause {21}: an apparatus (eithertaken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in thisparagraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph)wherein the liner and the cover are fixedly mounted to an outer lowerseat section of the venue seat; and the outer lower seat section becomesexposed once a seat section of the venue seat becomes folded; and thecover connector fixedly attaches the liner and the cover to the outerlower seat section of the venue seat. Clause {23}: an apparatus (eithertaken alone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in thisparagraph, or any portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph)wherein the liner and the cover are fixedly mounted to an outer lateralside section of the venue seat; and the cover connector fixedly attachesthe liner and the cover to the outer lateral side section of the venueseat. Clause {24}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with anapparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion ofany clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein the venue seat includesan airliner seat with a planar foldable tray; and the liner and thecover are fixedly mounted to the planar foldable tray of the airlinerseat. Clause {25}: an apparatus (either taken alone, or with anapparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph, or any portion ofany clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein a cup holder is coupledto the venue seat; and the liner and the cover are positioned on aportion of the cup holder. Clause {26}: an apparatus (either takenalone, or with an apparatus of any clause mentioned in this paragraph,or any portion of any clause mentioned in this paragraph) wherein thecover and the liner are integrally formed to each other.

The foregoing is offered as further description of the embodiments, inwhich any one or more of any technical feature (described in thedetailed description, the summary and the claims) may be combinable withany other one or more of any technical feature (described in thedetailed description, the summary and the claims). It is understood thateach claim in the claims section is an open ended claim unless statedotherwise. Unless otherwise specified, relational terms used in thesespecifications should be construed to include certain tolerances thatthe person skilled in the art would recognize as providing equivalentfunctionality. By way of example, the term perpendicular is notnecessarily limited to 90.0 degrees, and may include a variation thereofthat the person skilled in the art would recognize as providingequivalent functionality for the purposes described for the relevantmember or element. Terms such as “about” and “substantially”, in thecontext of configuration, relate generally to disposition, location, orconfiguration that are either exact or sufficiently close to thelocation, disposition, or configuration of the relevant element topreserve operability of the element within the invention which does notmaterially modify the invention. Similarly, unless specifically madeclear from its context, numerical values should be construed to includecertain tolerances that the person skilled in the art would recognize ashaving negligible importance as they do not materially change theoperability of the invention. It will be appreciated that thedescription and/or drawings identify and describe embodiments of theapparatus (either explicitly or inherently). The apparatus may includeany suitable combination and/or permutation of the technical features asidentified in the detailed description, as may be required and/ordesired to suit a particular technical purpose and/or technicalfunction. It will be appreciated that, where possible and suitable, anyone or more of the technical features of the apparatus may be combinedwith any other one or more of the technical features of the apparatus(in any combination and/or permutation). It will be appreciated thatpersons skilled in the art would know that the technical features ofeach embodiment may be deployed (where possible) in other embodimentseven if not expressly stated as such above. It will be appreciated thatpersons skilled in the art would know that other options would bepossible for the configuration of the components of the apparatus toadjust to manufacturing requirements and still remain within the scopeas described in at least one or more of the claims. This writtendescription provides embodiments, including the best mode, and alsoenables the person skilled in the art to make and use the embodiments.The patentable scope may be defined by the claims. The writtendescription and/or drawings may help to understand the scope of theclaims. It is believed that all the crucial aspects of the disclosedsubject matter have been provided in this document. It is understood,for this document, that the word “includes” is equivalent to the word“comprising” in that both words are used to signify an open-endedlisting of assemblies, components, parts, etc. The term “comprising”,which is synonymous with the terms “including,” “containing,” or“characterized by,” is inclusive or open-ended and does not excludeadditional, un-recited elements or method steps. Comprising (comprisedof) is an “open” phrase and allows coverage of technologies that employadditional, un-recited elements. When used in a claim, the word“comprising” is the transitory verb (transitional term) that separatesthe preamble of the claim from the technical features of the invention.The foregoing has outlined the non-limiting embodiments (examples). Thedescription is made for particular non-limiting embodiments (examples).It is understood that the non-limiting embodiments are merelyillustrative as examples.

1. An apparatus for use in changing an outward appearance of a venue seat, comprising: a liner having a liner surface on which a liner image is formed; the liner being positionable on the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly; and the liner image changing the outward appearance of the venue seat once the liner is positioned on the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly; and a cover being configured to be fixedly positioned on, and covering, the liner image of the liner; and the cover protecting the liner image of the liner once the cover is positioned on the liner image.
 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the cover is configured to be fixedly attachable to a portion of the venue seat.
 3. (canceled)
 4. (canceled)
 5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the liner image includes, at least in part, an advertising image.
 6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the liner is replaceable from time to time.
 7. (canceled)
 8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the venue seat is selected from the group consisting of a stadium seat, a stadium chair, a theater seat, a bleacher, an airliner seat, a rollercoaster seat, a train seat, a bus seat, and a vehicle seat.
 9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the liner image is selected from the group consisting of an icon, a symbol, text, a logo, a picture, a light-emitting component, and a light-emitting electronic component.
 10. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a cover connector, and the cover connector is configured to fixedly attach the cover to the venue seat so that the liner becomes sandwiched between the venue seat and the cover.
 11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the venue seat has a rear seat section that generally extends along a vertical direction; and the liner is positioned on the rear seat section of the venue seat; and the liner surface and the liner image face away from the rear seat section once the liner is positioned on the rear seat section of the venue seat.
 12. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the liner and the cover are fixedly mounted to a lateral outer side edge portion or a lateral outer top edge portion of an upper section of the venue seat, or to a lateral outer upper surface of an arm rest of the venue seat.
 13. (canceled)
 14. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the liner and the cover are fixedly mounted to a lateral outer side edge portion of an arm rest of the venue seat; optionally having a cup holder extending from an end section of the arm rest.
 15. (canceled)
 16. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein an arm rest extends from the venue seat; and a cup holder extends from an end section of the arm rest; and the liner and the cover are fixedly mounted to the arm rest of the venue seat; and the liner and the cover each cover, at least in part, at least a portion of the arm rest; and the liner and the cover each cover, at least in part, at least a portion of the cup holder, and the cup holder extends from the arm rest.
 17. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the liner and the cover are positioned over an upper back rest of the venue seat; and the liner and the cover each cover, at least in part, at least a portion of the upper back rest; and the cover forms a sleeve cover; and the liner is inserted into the sleeve cover.
 18. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the liner and the cover are fixedly mounted to a lateral outer side edge portion or a lateral outer upper surface of an arm rest of the venue seat.
 19. (canceled)
 20. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the liner and the cover are fixedly mounted to a frontal portion of the venue seat; and the cover connector fixedly attaches the liner and the cover to an outer upper edge portion of the venue seat.
 21. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the liner and the cover are fixedly mounted to a lower seat section of the venue seat; and the cover connector fixedly attaches the liner and the cover to the lower seat section of the venue seat.
 22. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the liner and the cover are fixedly mounted to an outer lower seat section of the venue seat; and the outer lower seat section becomes exposed once a seat section of the venue seat becomes folded; and the cover connector fixedly attaches the liner and the cover to the outer lower seat section of the venue seat.
 23. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the liner and the cover are fixedly mounted to an outer lateral side section of the venue seat; and the cover connector fixedly attaches the liner and the cover to the outer lateral side section of the venue seat.
 24. (canceled)
 25. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a cup holder is coupled to the venue seat; and the liner and the cover are positioned on a portion of the cup holder.
 26. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the cover and the liner are integrally formed to each other.
 27. A method for changing an outward appearance of a venue seat in which the outward appearance is viewable by an observer, and the method comprising: (A) positioning a liner, in which the liner has a liner surface on which a liner image is formed on the liner surface, on the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly, and in which the liner image changes the outward appearance of the venue seat once the liner is positioned on the venue seat with the liner image facing outwardly; and (B) fixedly positioning a cover on, and covering, the liner image of the liner, in which the cover protects the liner image of the liner once the cover is positioned on the liner image, and optionally (C) fixedly attaching the cover to a portion of the venue seat.
 28. (canceled) 